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The Tasks of Truth

The Tasks of Truth Essays on Karl Jaspers's Idea of the University

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Publisher's Synopsis

Nine essays consider German philosopher Jaspers's (1883-1969) ideas of the university, and argue that the current crisis in education is inextricably linked to the century's larger cultural issues. Among the topics are the concept of liberality, moral education, academic freedom, the experience of transcendence, and the university as an agent of cu

Book information

ISBN: 9780820429410
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 378.001
Language: English
Number of pages: 167
Weight: -1g