Stefan Collini
What are Universities For?
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846144820
- author:
- Stefan Collini
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Education Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Universities have never been more numerous, yet their purpose and value are increasingly in question. Stefan Collini challenges this confusion with a spirited argument for rethinking our understanding of universities. Collini argues that the primary role of universities is to extend human understanding through disciplined intellectual enquiry, rather than solely serving immediate social purposes. This perspective is particularly relevant for the humanities, which attract both praise and criticism due to their complex nature. In "What Are Universities For?", Collini offers a nuanced exploration of the value and purpose of universities, providing a deeper understanding of why they matter to everyone.
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