The University

The University

Henry Philip Tappan

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
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9781278475547
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'The University,' by Henry Philip Tappan, offers a detailed vision of the ideal 19th-century American university. Tappan, a prominent educational reformer and president of the University of Michigan, articulates his philosophy on higher education, emphasizing the importance of cultivating intellectual independence and fostering a culture of rigorous scholarship. This influential work outlines Tappan’s proposals for university governance, curriculum development, and the role of the university in shaping society. He contrasts the German model of university education with the prevailing American system, advocating for a more research-oriented and less denominational approach. 'The University' remains a valuable resource for understanding the history of American higher education and the ongoing debates about its purpose and direction.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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