Higher Education and the Growth of Knowledge
A Historical Outline of Aims and Tensions
- 238pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
The book examines the evolution of higher education alongside the advancement of science, highlighting historical tensions between their objectives. It argues that while universities are now central to scientific inquiry, they retain influences from diverse cultural, social, and educational traditions that may hinder the optimal development of science. Through this exploration, the author provides a nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between educational institutions and scientific progress throughout history.
