The Idea of a University is an eloquent defense of a liberal education which is perhaps the most timeless of all [Newmans] books and certainly the one most intellectually accessible to readers of every religious faith and of none . . . Only one who has read The Idea of a University in its entirety, especially the nine discourses, can hope to understand why its reputation is so high.” —from the Introduction by Martin J. Svaglic

4 Responses to “Idea Of A University: Philosophy (Notre Dame Series in the Great Books)”

1. Abhay Bora says:

   August 29, 2004 at 12:00 am

   If you are looking for a book that will change your life .. This is the one!!!!!
   
   What is real education?
   
   What is perfection?

   Blows the theories of education to pieces.. Defines what makes a human … a Human!!… A must read!