Reviews

The Idea of a University by Martin J. Svaglic, John Henry Newman

mschlat's review against another edition

4.0

A fascinating read. While Newman's vision of theology as the queen of the sciences doesn't fit mine, I do admire his focus on the integrative role of the university. Too often, a college education does not involve students understanding how all the classes they took work together (partly because we as professors don't work together).

Some great critical essays are included in this edition, providing both historical background and challenges to current views of higher education.

ifelearns's review

5.0

Didn't read the whole thing but atleast a large sum concerning self educating.