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In this thoughtful and literate study, Schwehn argues that Max Weber and several of his contemporaries led higher education astray by stressing research--the making and transmitting of knowledge--at the expense of shaping moral character. Schwehn sees an urgent need for a change in orientation... read more
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First Sentence edit
In this chapter, I shall try to advance our thinking about college and university education in the United States through a critical study of contemporary conceptions of the academic vocation.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mark R. Schwehn (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 378.120973
Subjects edit
- Books › Professional & Technical › Education › By Level › College
- Books › Nonfiction › Education › Education Theory › History
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Theology › Philosophy
- Books › Nonfiction › Education › Education Theory › Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Education
- Books › Nonfiction › Education › Pedagogy
- Books › History › Americas › United States
- Books › Nonfiction › Education › College & University
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