Towards a Philosophy of Liberal Education: John Henry Newman on Teaching Universal Knowledge, the Cultivation of the Intellect, and the Enlargement of Mind

In this essay, I develop a philosophy of liberal education based on an interpretation of Newman's concepts of teaching universal knowledge, the cultivation of the intellect, and the enlargement of mind found in The Idea of a University. I argue that a close reading of Newman's articulation...

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Main Author: Stewart, Adam (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2020]
In: Irish theological quarterly
Year: 2020, Volume: 85, Issue: 2, Pages: 169-182
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Newman, Henry 1670-1743 / Liberalism / Education / University
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KDB Roman Catholic Church
Further subjects:B University Teaching
B The Idea of a University
B Liberal Education
B integration of faith and learning
B teaching philosophy
B John Henry Newman
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