
Is Today's University Hollow? | Fr. Stephen Fields, S.J.
The Thomistic Institute
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The Role of God and Knowledge in Universities
The chapter explores the significance of universities engaging with the question of God as the foundation of knowledge, suggesting that a real university must consider God's role in acquiring knowledge. It delves into the importance of virtues in education, defending the humanities, and the integration of disciplines to seek universal knowledge. The discussion also reflects on the cultivation of human nature, the role of Christianity in education, and the distinction between theoretical and practical virtues in a Catholic university setting.
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