Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Idea of a University by St. John Henry Newman is a landmark work on education, intellect, and the formation of the human mind. First delivered as a series of lectures and essays in the mid-nineteenth century, this enduring classic offers a profound vision of higher education rooted in the pursuit of truth, wisdom, and intellectual excellence.Newman argues that a true university exists not merely to impart technical skills or professional training, but to cultivate the intellect as a whole. He defends liberal education as an end in itself, emphasizing the unity of knowledge and the importance of theology within the broader landscape of academic disciplines. With clarity and eloquence, Newman explores the relationship between faith and reason, the role of philosophy, and the moral responsibilities of intellectual life.
