Sarmiento's writings

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was a prominent Argentine thinker and writer known for promoting education, enlightenment, and societal progress. His writings emphasize the importance of public instruction, moral development, and urban development as tools for improving society. Sarmiento believed that education was essential for individual and national advancement, advocating for modern ideas, scientific progress, and civic responsibility. His works aim to inspire societal reform through knowledge, culture, and active citizen participation, shaping Argentina’s development in the 19th century and influencing Latin American educational philosophy.