What Does Academic Mean?: Two Essays on the Chances of the University Today

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Exploring the concept of "academic," this book delves into the historical roots of contemporary universities, tracing the term back to Plato's Academy. It highlights the isolation of academia from practical concerns, emphasizing a theoretical focus that often clashes with industry-favored disciplines. The author critiques the prioritization of financially viable fields over less practical ones, such as philosophy and metaphysics, raising questions about the true purpose of academic pursuits in modern education.