The Humboldtian Tradition
Author | : Peter Josephson |
Publisher | : Brill Academic Pub |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2014-05-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9004271929 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789004271920 |
Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Humboldtian Tradition written by Peter Josephson and published by Brill Academic Pub. This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Humboldtian Tradition, eleven scholars analyse Wilhelm von Humboldt as a historical phenomenon and a contemporary symbol. They put Humboldt's basic academic principles into context and discuss their significance for the current debate about the university.