The Intellectual Development Of The Canadian People

""The Intellectual Development of the Canadian People"" by John George Bourinot is a comprehensive study of the intellectual growth of Canada and its people. The book explores the various factors that have contributed to the development of Canadian intellectualism, including historical events, social and cultural influences, and the contributions of notable individuals. Bourinot examines the impact of British and French colonialism on Canadian intellectualism, as well as the influence of American and European thought. The book also delves into the role of education in shaping Canadian intellectualism, from the establishment of universities to the development of public schools. Through his analysis, Bourinot provides readers with a detailed understanding of the intellectual landscape of Canada and its people, as well as the factors that have shaped it over time. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Canadian history and culture, as well as the evolution of intellectual thought in North America.The great educational advantages that the people of Canada now enjoy, and more especially in the premier Province of Ontario--as the splendid exhibit recently made at Paris and Philadelphia has proved to the world--are the results of the legislation of a very few years. A review of the first two periods of our political history affords abundant evidence that there existed in Canada as in Europe much indifference in all matters affecting the general education of the country. Whatever was accomplished during these early times was owing, in a great measure, to the meritorious efforts of ecclesiastical bodies or private individuals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.