Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:British_Enlightenment
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkb:British_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
gptkbp:dissolved 1855
gptkbp:field gptkb:education
gptkbp:focus gptkb:literature
scientific knowledge
arts
gptkbp:founded 1828
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge
gptkbp:influenced Victorian education reforms
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:George_Birkbeck
gptkb:Richard_Taylor
gptkbp:notable_move supporting the arts
promoting civic engagement
conducting research
fostering innovation
promoting lifelong learning
publishing educational materials
engaging with local communities
supporting women's education
distributing pamphlets
encouraging critical thinking
organizing lectures
collaborating with universities
advocating for educational reform
supporting public libraries
developing educational resources
supporting research initiatives
fostering cultural exchange
promoting rational thought
engaging with policymakers
advocating for social reform
encouraging community involvement
promoting public understanding of science
advocating for public education
promoting vocational training
advocating for educational access
developing educational curricula
advocating for adult education
hosting public lectures
advocating for scientific literacy
encouraging interdisciplinary studies
conducting public surveys
creating educational societies
encouraging self-education
promoting access to knowledge
supporting technical education
gptkbp:publication The Library of Useful Knowledge
gptkbp:purpose promote education
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Society_for_the_Diffusion_of_Useful_Knowledge
gptkbp:type gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Society_for_the_Diffusion_of_Useful_Knowledge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5