The Idea of a University – Defined and Illustrated (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Discourses on the Philosophy of EducationBy John Henry Newman
Length18h 31m
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In The Idea of a University – Defined and Illustrated, John Henry Newman offers one of the nineteenth century's most influential meditations on liberal education. Written in a lucid, urbane, and rhetorically balanced prose, the work argues that a university's primary purpose is the cultivation of the intellect rather than vocational training or sectarian utility. Situated amid Victorian debates over religion, science, and public education, it defends theology as an integral branch of knowledge while articulating a capacious vision of disciplined, interconnected learning. Newman, an Anglican divine who became a Roman Catholic cardinal, brought to the book a lifetime of ecclesiastical controversy, classical learning, and pedagogical reflection. Commissioned in connection with the founding of the Catholic University of Ireland, his lectures reflect both practical urgency and philosophical depth. His experience within Oxford's intellectual culture, the Oxford Movement, and Catholic apologetics shaped his conviction that education forms judgment, taste, and moral seriousness. This book is recommended to readers interested in the philosophy of education, religious thought, and the history of universities. Its arguments remain strikingly relevant wherever higher education is pressured to justify itself solely by economic outcomes.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreEducation and Learning
Length18 hrs 31 mins
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Publish dateJun 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16University Subjects, Discussed in Occasional Lectures and Essays.
2Introduction
17Lecture I. Christianity And Letters. A Lecture in the School of Philosophy and Letters.
3Author Biography
18Lecture II. Literature. A Lecture in the School of Philosophy and Letters.
4Historical Context
19Lecture III. English Catholic Literature.
5Synopsis (Selection)
20Lecture IV. Elementary Studies.
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6Preface.
21Lecture V. A Form Of Infidelity Of The Day.
7Discourse I. Introductory.
22Lecture VI. University Preaching.
8Discourse II. Theology A Branch Of Knowledge.
23Lecture VII. Christianity and Physical Science. A Lecture in the School of Medicine.
9Discourse III. Bearing Of Theology On Other Branches Of Knowledge.
24Lecture VIII. Christianity And Scientific Investigation. A Lecture Written for the School of Science.
10Discourse IV. Bearing Of Other Branches Of Knowledge On Theology.
25Lecture IX. Discipline Of Mind. An Address To The Evening Classes.
11Discourse V. Knowledge Its Own End.
26Lecture X. Christianity And Medical Science. An Address to the Students Of Medicine.
12Discourse VI. Knowledge Viewed In Relation To Learning.
27Analysis
13Discourse VII. Knowledge Viewed In Relation To Professional Skill.
28Reflection
14Discourse VIII. Knowledge Viewed In Relation To Religion.
29Memorable Quotes
15Discourse IX. Duties Of The Church Towards Knowledge.
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