Knowledge, meaning, and the world's great challenges

The future of Cambridge University is discussed in the context of the current British and global situation of universities, the main focus being on what the core concerns of a major university should be at this time. After raising issues related to core intellectual values (truth-seeking, rationalit...

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Main Author: Ford, David 1948- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2004
In: Scottish journal of theology
Year: 2004, Volume: 57, Issue: 2, Pages: 182-202
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