The Idea of a University
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The Idea of a University

Possibilities and Contestations

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The Idea of a University

Possibilities and Contestations

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This volume engages with the idea of a university, the importance of intellectual inquiry and research, and the articulation of diverse political views and dissent. It discusses the prominent ideas and debates around universities and their nature and contributions, within the historical and social context of India. The chapters reflect on the importance of critical thinking and the rigorous research process, the engagement of students with socio-political discourse, and academic freedom. They also examine issues around the instrumentalisation of knowledge production, commodification of education, the clash between political forces and universities, intellectual freedom in research and teaching, inclusivity and accessibility of higher education, as well as the autonomy and identity of universities.

With insightful contributions from prominent scholars and thinkers in India, this volume will be of interest to academics and students of sociology, political science, education, public policy and governance, philosophy of education and South Asian studies. It will also be useful for readers interested in the debates on universities and their relationship with politics and society.

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Publisher
Routledge India
Year
2021
ISBN
9781000413830
Edition
1
Topic
Pedagogía
Subtopic
Educación superior

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. List of contributors
  7. Preface
  8. Dedication
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1: Some thoughts on university education
  11. Chapter 2: On the political economy of educational “reforms”
  12. Chapter 3: Beyond instrumentality: Restoring the spirit of higher education
  13. Chapter 4: The idea of a university and its leader: A Gadamerian perspective
  14. Chapter 5: The challenges that a university confronts in India
  15. Chapter 6: UGC and JNU: A tale of exceptions told in two acts
  16. Chapter 7: Higher education and the social sciences in a “smart India”
  17. Chapter 8: The idea of university in a princely state: Reflections on the century-old Osmania University, Hyderabad1
  18. Chapter 9: Spaces of contested nationalism
  19. Chapter 10: Universities as gendered institutions
  20. Chapter 11: The social contract of a public university: Equality, social justice and democracy
  21. Index