by John Henry Newman · Yale University Press · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780300064056
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«The Idea of a University» is John Henry Newman's essay on the university, published by Yale University Press in paperback (400 pages, in English).
John Henry Newman reflects on the university's mission: integral formation versus specialized instruction, the role of religion and moral values, and the relationship between literature, science, and curriculum. The included essays update the debate on the relevance of his ideas.
Series 'Rethinking the Western Tradition', edited by Frank M. Turner. Includes the complete text of 'University Teaching' and four selections from 'University Subjects', with five essays.
A reference work for students and teachers of education and philosophy, and for those interested in the foundations and mission of higher education.
John Henry Newman was an English Catholic theologian, academic, philosopher, historian, writer, and poet. He was an important figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century.
