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Title: What is a University for?
Review: This is a perennial classic on university education.At a time where many university departments have (again) collapsed into technical and professional training institutes, vying to serve the dictates of independent (professional) bodies; at a time where the academic is no longer protected from the vagaries of political influence (on account of the politics insinuated into the evaluation of academic work) this book is a must-read, especially for those involved directly in higher learning--teachers and students alike. The value of Hutchins' work extends beyond the time of writing, and is arguably as important today as ever.For anyone who has known the thrill of truly inspired teaching, and the pleasure and vigour of the examined life that follows from an informed exposure to classics, Hutchins' book lays a plan for their achievement and preservation at the university. Buy before it goes out of print.
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