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“The reason you go to university is to be taught, is to learn how to think more clearly, to call into question the ideas that you came with and think about whether or not they are the ideas you will always want to hold. A university education at its best is a time of confusion and questioning, a time to learn how to think clearly about the values and principles that guide one's life. Of course, it's also a time to acquire the skills needed for jobs in the "real world," but the part about becoming an adult with ideals and integrity is also important.”

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Joan Wallach Scott
Joan Wallach Scott

Joan Wallach Scott is an esteemed historian known for her profound research on gender, power, and history. Born on December 18, 1941, she graduated from Harvard University and earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Scott has taught at Columbia University for many years and has served as the chair of the Department of History. Her work, particularly her book 'Gender and the History of Ideas,' has had a significant impact on gender studies and the theoretical development of the discipline of history. Additionally, she has conducted extensive research on the French Revolution and the Enlightenment, publishing numerous influential papers. more

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