Dave Martin
English 101
K. Keller
Summary 1
Newman’s “Idea of a University” discourses V and VI discuss both the purpose of a university, as well as the purpose of education. Discourse V emphasizes the idea that knowledge is something that is shared by everyone. It states that a university is a place where students learn not only about their intended focuses, but others as well. Newman says that “even though students cannot pursue every subject which is open to them, they will be the gainers by living among those and under those who represent the whole circle.” (100) In other words, students learn not only by studying their majors, but by surrounding themselves with others in a learning environment.
Both also focus on the idea of knowledge. In discourse VI, Newman says that “knowledge then is the indispensable condition of expansion of mind, and the instrument of attaining to it.” (129) This saying that knowledge is what allows us to learn, as well as what we use to learn. Education is only possible with knowledge, while knowledge is only possible with education. People living together in a learning environment allows for both of these. This is the idea of a university.
English 101
K. Keller
Summary 1
Philosophies on University Education
Newman’s “Idea of a University” discourses V and VI discuss both the purpose of a university, as well as the purpose of education. Discourse V emphasizes the idea that knowledge is something that is shared by everyone. It states that a university is a place where students learn not only about their intended focuses, but others as well. Newman says that “even though students cannot pursue every subject which is open to them, they will be the gainers by living among those and under those who represent the whole circle.” (100) In other words, students learn not only by studying their majors, but by surrounding themselves with others in a learning environment.
Both also focus on the idea of knowledge. In discourse VI, Newman says that “knowledge then is the indispensable condition of expansion of mind, and the instrument of attaining to it.” (129) This saying that knowledge is what allows us to learn, as well as what we use to learn. Education is only possible with knowledge, while knowledge is only possible with education. People living together in a learning environment allows for both of these. This is the idea of a university.
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