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... although relatively easy , is not itself a decision involving the greatest risks . -CHARLES Malik , Commencement Address , Washington University , June 9 , 1954 . THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ON THE AIMS OF LIBERAL EDUCATION.
... although relatively easy , is not itself a decision involving the greatest risks . -CHARLES Malik , Commencement Address , Washington University , June 9 , 1954 . THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ON THE AIMS OF LIBERAL EDUCATION.
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... University . I am glad that during my period of service as Chancellor the question of what could be done to make our education adequate to the needs of today's students became a matter of vital concern throughout the university . Among ...
... University . I am glad that during my period of service as Chancellor the question of what could be done to make our education adequate to the needs of today's students became a matter of vital concern throughout the university . Among ...
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... University of Roches- ter seriously when he suggests , " Let's globalize our universities . " While major universities have developed valuable area programs for specialized study of specific countries or regions such as China , the ...
... University of Roches- ter seriously when he suggests , " Let's globalize our universities . " While major universities have developed valuable area programs for specialized study of specific countries or regions such as China , the ...
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PART | 5 |
OBJECTIVITY VERSUS COMMITMENT | 30 |
FREEDOM VERSUS AUTHORITY | 59 |
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