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Cultivating the Whole Person: Newman’s Vision for Higher Learning
Posted on January 7, 2025 Leave a Comment
In his seminal work The Idea of a University (1852), John Henry Newman (1801-1890) critiques the rising utilitarian approach to education, which sought to align learning with the demands of the Industrial Revolution. For Newman, education was not merely about acquiring practical skills for economic progress; rather, it was about cultivating the intellect, character, and […]
Curing Mad Truths
Posted on June 23, 2024 Leave a Comment
Rémi Brague is a prominent French philosopher and historian of philosophy, particularly known for his work in medieval Islamic, Jewish, and Christian thought. Brague’s academic work spans a wide range of topics, with a significant focus on the interplay between religion and philosophy. He is particularly interested in how different cultures—especially the Abrahamic traditions of […]