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Challenging the status quo of religious discrimination, Goldwin Smith's 1864 work advocates for the abolition of religious tests at the University of Oxford. He contends that such tests unjustly bar qualified candidates based on their beliefs and are no longer relevant. With historical examples of exclusion, Smith proposes alternative admission methods that promote inclusivity. This significant text highlights the intersection of higher education and religious freedom in England, emphasizing the need for reform in academic admissions.
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A Plea For The Abolition Of Tests In The University Of Oxford (1864), Goldwin Smith
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- A Plea For The Abolition Of Tests In The University Of Oxford (1864)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Goldwin Smith
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 116
- ISBN13
- 9781437463200
- Category
- Other textbooks
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- Challenging the status quo of religious discrimination, Goldwin Smith's 1864 work advocates for the abolition of religious tests at the University of Oxford. He contends that such tests unjustly bar qualified candidates based on their beliefs and are no longer relevant. With historical examples of exclusion, Smith proposes alternative admission methods that promote inclusivity. This significant text highlights the intersection of higher education and religious freedom in England, emphasizing the need for reform in academic admissions.