The Sillon: An Experiment in Popular Education

Authors

  • Carter Jefferson Rutgers University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14713/jrul.v27i2.1431

Keywords:

Parisian "Social Catholics", Marc Sangnier, Catholicism, instituts populaires, France

Abstract

The Sillon was founded a a mass political movement in 1899 by Marc Sangnier (1873-1950).  Sangnier believed, however, that he could reach his goal only by educating the workers of the nation. In this article, Jefferson elaborates on the Sillon as an important education movement as well.

Author Biography

Carter Jefferson, Rutgers University

Rutgers University Libraries

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Published

2012-05-14

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (1964)

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