Idea of the University: A Reader, Volume 1

The Idea of the University: A Reader, Volume 1 provides selected works of the major thinkers who have contributed to the discourse on the idea of the university in the German, English, American and French traditions, dating from the establishment of the University of Berlin in 1810.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 694 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2018
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

The Idea of the University: A Reader,Volume 1 is a remarkable compilation of selected works from prominent thinkers across German, English, American, and French traditions, dating back to the establishment of the University of Berlin in 1810. This comprehensive reader encompasses a diverse range of perspectives, encompassing excerpts from Kant and Humboldt in the German tradition of Bildung, Jaspers, Habermas, and Gadamer in the German tradition, Newman, Arnold, Leavis, and others in the British tradition, Kerr, Bok, and Noble in the American tradition, and Bourdieu, Lyotard, and Derrida in the French tradition. Each reading is preceded by a concise editorial note, offering valuable insights into the context and significance of the texts.

In addition to this rich collection of primary sources, The Idea of the University: A Reader,Volume 1 also features a second volume of original essays, written by contemporary scholars, that explore contemporary perspectives on the university. These essays offer fresh insights and interpretations, shedding light on the evolving nature of the institution and its role in shaping society.

This two-volume set is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the historical and contemporary dimensions of the university. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of this important institution, and is sure to inspire further research and discussion.

Weight: 1040g
Dimension: 151 x 225 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433121906
Edition number: New ed