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John Henry NewmanThe Idea of a University
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1873A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The Idea of a University by John Henry Newman is widely praised for its eloquent defense of liberal education and emphasis on intellectual cultivation. Critics commend its timeless relevance and philosophical depth. However, some find its 19th-century prose dense and challenging. Overall, it remains a seminal, thought-provoking work on educational philosophy.
Who Should Read The Idea of a University?
Potential readers of John Henry Newman's The Idea of a University are those with a keen interest in higher education philosophy, classical education, and the role of a liberal arts education in personal development. Comparable works include Allan Bloom’s The Closing of the American Mind and Cardinal Newman’s Apologia Pro Vita Sua.
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