Allan Patience
The Idea of the Public University: Discovering and Teaching Knowledge in a Confused World
The Idea of the Public University: Discovering and Teaching Knowledge in a Confused World
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The book emphasizes the importance of public universities in providing reliable knowledge to governments and citizens to address environmental, cultural, economic, and political challenges. It argues that the university is under threat from fake prophets and biased media preaching alternative facts and populist falsehoods. It also highlights the tensions between research, education, and training and argues that the best pedagogical and economic outcomes are achieved when these interests are dynamically informing each other.
Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The significance of public universities in providing governments and citizens with reliable knowledge to address the imminent environmental, cultural, economic, and political challenges that threaten humanity's existence is explored in this thought-provoking book. Recognizing the historical role of universities in shaping knowledge, the author delves into the concept of the university as envisioned by John Henry Newman and Wilhelm von Humboldt, emphasizing the threat posed by fake prophets and biased media spreading alternative facts and populist falsehoods. The book also examines the tensions between research, education, and training, highlighting the best pedagogical and economic outcomes achieved when these interests are dynamically informed.
This book appeals to academics, university managers, and higher education policymakers who are questioning the role, value, and purpose of the contemporary public university. It offers valuable insights into the challenges facing these institutions and provides a roadmap for their revitalization and sustainability. By emphasizing the importance of academic freedom, intellectual inquiry, and the pursuit of knowledge for the greater good, this book contributes to the ongoing debate about the future of higher education and its role in shaping a better future for all.
Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032160368
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