ISBN: 9780243079421 - an address delivered before the senate of acadia university, by a. w. sawyer, ll. d., june 4th, 1894 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the crucial role of the university in society's evolution. The author argues that a university is essential for fostering intellectual development and advancing knowledge through its pursuit of higher education and research. The book explores the historical context of universities, tracing their origins and evolution over centuries. It delves into the concept of a university as an idea rather than a physical institution, emphasizing its purpose of transforming and elevating social realities. The author discusses the relationship between universities and other societal forces, such as military, commercial, and industrial endeavors. Through examples from ancient Greece to contemporary England, the book highlights how universities have been instrumental in shaping intellectual life and promoting national greatness. It concludes by emphasizing the vital role universities play in cultivating a higher order of national life, where the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment takes precedence over material possessions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…