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THE UNIVERSITY IBD

NABU PRESS
03 / 2012
9781277551235
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Sinopsis

'The University: Its Dangers And The Remedies' is a commencement address delivered by William Preston Johnston at the University of Texas on June 14, 1884. Johnston, a prominent figure in 19th-century education, offers his reflections on the challenges and potential pitfalls facing institutions of higher learning. This address provides valuable insights into the academic landscape of the late 19th century, exploring the role of universities in shaping society and the importance of addressing the dangers inherent in the pursuit of knowledge.Johnston?s perspective, rooted in the historical context of a burgeoning American university system, offers a unique glimpse into the educational philosophies of the era. This address serves as a historical document, capturing the spirit and intellectual concerns surrounding the development of universities in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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