Bøger af Robert Maynard Hutchins

This volume presents a translation and commentary on Plato's Seventh Letter, one of the most important philosophical texts of the ancient world. It addresses a range of topics, including education, politics, and metaphysics, and provides valuable insights into Plato's thought and his relationship with the Athenian aristocracy. It is an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Two Faces of Federalism: An Outline of an Argument about Pluralism, Unity and Law"" by Robert Maynard Hutchins is a comprehensive book that explores the concept of federalism in the United States. The book delves into the two faces of federalism ������� one that promotes unity and the other that supports pluralism. The author argues that both these faces are essential for a functioning federal system.Hutchins discusses the role of law in federalism and how it affects the balance between unity and pluralism. He examines the historical context of federalism in the United States and how it has evolved over time. The book also explores the challenges faced by federalism in modern times, including issues related to race, ethnicity, and globalization.The author presents a compelling argument for the importance of federalism in maintaining a balance between unity and diversity in the United States. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of federalism and its role in American politics and society.Followed By A Discussion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Perhaps the pivotal book in the reform of higher education in the United States, Robert M. Hutchins' classic is once again available, with a brilliant personal and professional appreciation by Harry S. Ashmore. When it was published in 1936 The Higher Learning in America brought into focus the root causes of the controversies that still beset the nation's educational system. Hutchins began tenure as a university president by declaring that the learning available in even the most prestigious universities was grossly defi cient. The curricular reforms and administrative reorganization he undertook at Chicago are set forth in this volume, along with the philosophical arguments he worked out to explicate and defend his views.

Perhaps the pivotal book in the reform of higher education in the United States, Robert M