An Essay On The Cultivation Of The Intellect By The Study Of Dead Languages (1830)

by William Sewell

Book Overview

""An Essay On The Cultivation Of The Intellect By The Study Of Dead Languages"" is a book written by William Sewell and originally published in 1830. The book is a philosophical essay that argues in favor of the study of ancient languages, such as Latin and Greek, as a means of intellectual cultivation. Sewell believes that the study of these languages promotes mental discipline and sharpens the mind, leading to a more profound understanding of language...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436771595
• ISBN13: 9781436771597
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"