The Question of a Division of the Philosophical Faculty Inaugural Address Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- The Question of a Division of the Philosophical Faculty Inaugural Address Classic Reprint
- Author
- August Wilhelm von Hofmann
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
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- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330878876
- ISBN 13
- 9781330878873
- Item weight
- 182 grams
Preserving a unified classical track shapes teachers, administrators, and scholarship.
This book examines the long-standing debate over the role of Gymnasium training in securing a strong liberal education for those who serve the state. It argues that classical study remains central to forming capable public officials and educators, and it questions the growing influence of practical, non-classical schools. The text frames how different school systems prepare students for university life and public service. It contrasts the demands of the Gymnasium with the Realschule, calling attention to how each path affects readiness for higher study, breadth of culture, and professional standards. It also surveys the relationship between the University and the Gymnasium, and the potential consequences of departing from a shared, classical foundation.
- Explains why classical languages and broad liberal training are valued for future teachers and administrators.
- Discusses how different secondary schools influence university entry and performance.
- Offers a historical view of university governance, faculty structure, and the balance between tradition and reform.
- Considers policy questions about admission, training, and the prestige of a uniform preparatory standard.
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