The Idea of a University (Rethinking the Western Tradition)

Since its publication almost 150 years ago, John Henry Cardinal Newman`s The Idea of a University has had extraordinary influence on the shaping and goals of higher education. This important and accessible edition includes new essays by five leading scholars who explore the background and present day relevance of Cardinal Newman`s themes, a biographical sketch of his life, questions for discussion, expanded notes, and a glossary of names.