About the book
The Idea of a University illuminates St. John Henry Newman’s timeless and accessible defense of a Catholic liberal education.
St. John Henry Newman and his influence on theology, religion, and education continues to benefit us today. The Idea of a University, one of his pinnacle works, collects his lectures about the intertwined strength of the Catholic Church and the liberal university. Within these discourses, Newman lays out arguments for the essence of a Catholic University and the benefit to students and the world as a whole. He writes not for only Catholics but for all readers, appealing to truth and fact before expounding upon reason and examples. The Idea of a University is a vital part of the history of liberal education and offers a roadmap for the future as academia continues to change and develop.
Editions of The Idea of a University
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780268210052
- Paperback
- ISBN 8207019
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780268011505
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268082598
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268158101
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The Idea of a University illuminates St. John Henry Newman’s timeless and accessible defense of a Catholic liberal education.
St. John Henry Newman and his influence on theology, religion, and education continues to benefit us today. The Idea of a University, one of his pinnacle works, collects his lectures about the intertwined strength of the Catholic Church and the liberal university. Within these discourses, Newman lays out arguments for the essence of a Catholic University and the benefit to students and the world as a whole. He writes not for only Catholics but for all readers, appealing to truth and fact before expounding upon reason and examples. The Idea of a University is a vital part of the history of liberal education and offers a roadmap for the future as academia continues to change and develop.
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What is The Idea of a University about?
The Idea of a University illuminates St. John Henry Newman’s timeless and accessible defense of a Catholic liberal education.
St. John Henry Newman and his influence on theology, religion, and education continues to benefit us today. The Idea of a University, one of his pinnacle works, collects his lectures about the intertwined strength of the Catholic Church and the liberal university. Within these discourses, Newman lays out arguments for the essence of a Catholic University and the benefit to students and the world as a whole. He writes not for only Catholics but for all readers, appealing to truth and fact before expounding upon reason and examples. The Idea of a University is a vital part of the history of liberal education and offers a roadmap for the future as academia continues to change and develop.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Idea of a University?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > History of education
Where can I read a sample of The Idea of a University?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780268210052
How long is The Idea of a University and how many pages does it have?
The Idea of a University has 480 page(s)
Is The Idea of a University part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Notre Dame Series in Great Books
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Idea of a University?
John Henry Cardinal Newman, Martin J. Svaglic
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Idea of a University is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780268210052) and paperback(ISBN 8207019) and paperback(ISBN 9780268011505) and ebook(ISBN 9780268082598) and ebook(ISBN 9780268158101)
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