And generally to form them to habits of reflection, and correct action, rendering them examples of virtue to others & of happiness within themselves.
I find it interesting that this is included. Compared to all of the other objectives, this one is less specific and more subjuctive and left up for interpretation. While all of the other objectives are focused on acedemic and societal fluency, this one is focused on internal happness, something that is quite odd for the founders to include.
To know his rights
This objective of the University is particularly interesting to me. The rights that it refers to do not apply to all people. These rights are afforded only to the wealthy, white man and neglect African Americans and women, both of whom were at first barred from studying at the university. This quote speaks to the reality of the time.
To know his rights
This objective of the University is particularly interesting to me. The rights that it refers to do not apply to all people. These rights are afforded only to the wealthy, white man and neglect African Americans and women, both of whom were at first barred from studying at the university. This quote speaks to the reality of the time.