Contemporary Forum: American Speeches on Twentieth-century IssuesCompanion volume to "American forum - speeches on historic issues, 1788-1900". American speeches on twentieth-century issues. |
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Page 207
The modern university , said Hutchins , is " a perfectly amazing institution . It does everything and will do it for anybody . " In trying to do every- thing , in its preoccupation with vocationalism , athleticism , and specialization ...
The modern university , said Hutchins , is " a perfectly amazing institution . It does everything and will do it for anybody . " In trying to do every- thing , in its preoccupation with vocationalism , athleticism , and specialization ...
Page 208
Noting an unmistakable trend toward vocationalism , he urged a return to the concept of a university as a haven where the search for truth may proceed unhampered by pressure for results . To remedy the ills of higher education Hutchins ...
Noting an unmistakable trend toward vocationalism , he urged a return to the concept of a university as a haven where the search for truth may proceed unhampered by pressure for results . To remedy the ills of higher education Hutchins ...
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Because there are others who can speak with authority about the founding of Northwestern University , I am , with , I am sure , your enthusiastic approval , going to resist the temptation to tell you of the faith and convictions of the ...
Because there are others who can speak with authority about the founding of Northwestern University , I am , with , I am sure , your enthusiastic approval , going to resist the temptation to tell you of the faith and convictions of the ...
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Contents
THE PROGRESSIVE ERA | 3 |
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS DEBATE | 51 |
MODERNISM VS FUNDAMENTALISM IN RELIGION | 87 |
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| Title | Contemporary Forum: American Speeches on Twentieth-century Issues |
| Author | Ernest J. Wrage |
| Editors | Ernest J. Wrage, Barnet Baskerville |
| Publisher | Harper, 1962 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 26 Feb 2008 |
| Length | 376 pages |
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