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What Was Humanism?

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The Evolution of Higher Education: From Classical to Research Universities

This chapter examines the transition from classical colleges to the research university model in the U.S., highlighting the influence of German educational practices. It critiques the rise of an elective curriculum focused on scientific principles, arguing that it risks diminishing the value of the humanities in student development.

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