Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890.

The idea of a university / John Henry Newman ; Frank M. Turner, editor ; contributors, Martha McMackin Garland [and others. - New Haven : Yale University Press, [(c)1996.] - 1 online resource (xxxiv, 366 pages) - Rethinking the Western tradition . - Rethinking the Western tradition. .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction to interpretative essays : "Newman in his own day" / "Newman's university and ours" / "Theology and the university : Newman's idea and current realities" / "The paradox of self in The idea of a university" / "Newman and the idea of an electronic university" / Martha McMackin Garland -- Frank M. Turner -- George M. Marsden -- Sara Castro-Klarén -- George P. Landow.

This edition of The idea of a University includes the full text of the original 1852 publication and four selections from the subsequently added "University Subjects" together with five essays by leading scholars that explore the background and the present-day relevance of Newman's themes




English.

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10.12987/9780300153460 doi




Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890 -- Idea of a university.
Newman, John Henry 1801-1890 The idea of a university defined
Newman, John Henry -- ((The)) idea of a university defined.


Education, Higher--Philosophy.
Universities and colleges--Philosophy.
Universities and colleges.
Universities


Electronic Books.

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