The University in the Twenty-first Century
The University in the Twenty-first Century

Teaching the New Enlightenment in the Digital Age

Author(s): Yehuda Elkana, Hannes Klöpper
Contributor(s): Marvin Lazerson (Editor)
Subject(s): Philosophy, Higher Education
Published by: Central European University Press
Keywords: Philosophy of Higher Education; Aims and objectives; Teaching; Digital Age
Summary/Abstract: This book is a collaborative effort between two partners: one experienced and seasoned veteran, the other an energetic young novice. The core thesis of this book rests on the emergence of a “New Enlightenment,” which requires a revolution in curriculum and teaching in order to translate the academic philosophy of global contextualism into universal practice or application. Comprehensive reform with this in mind means no less than a revolution in the history of thought. The university as an institution is asked to revamp teaching in order to impart a new understanding of knowledge to students so as to foster critical thinking that would serve them their entire lives.

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