“Stuffing birds or playing stringed instruments is an elegant pastime, and a resource to the idle, but it is not education.”
Quote by John Henry Newman
Work
Discourses on the Scope and Nature of University Education: Addressed to the Catholics of Dublin
This work delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of higher education, focusing on the needs and values of Catholic students in Dublin. It explores the role of universities in shaping intellectual and moral development, offering insights into the educational goals and expectations of the Catholic community during the period it was written. more
Author
John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was an influential British theologian, philosopher, and writer, known for his contributions to religious philosophy, moral philosophy, and literary criticism. He was born on February 21, 1801, and died on August 11, 1890. Newman was educated at Oxford University and later became a Catholic priest, holding several important positions in the church in Britain and Ireland. more