The transmission of knowledge lies at the heart of
civilization. In the ancient world, science drew life from two
sources. Master artisans honed their practical wisdom and passed it
on from one generation to the next. Elsewhere, philosophers, sages,
and divines engaged in debate and lent increasingly complex form to
human thought. These two traditions--technique and theory--have
served ever since as the vessels of knowledge and of human
experience itself.
The University, written in a concise, readable style by
distinguished scholars drawn from a wide range of disciplines,
brings us the events, the people, the cities, and the institutions
that gave shape to this vast and absorbing story. The closing
section opens our eyes to fascinating prospects, and makes a robust
contribution to the discussion on the challenges and uncertainties
faced by universities today.
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