Intellectual Honesty And Other Addresses - Couverture souple

Neilson, William Allan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1432574868 ISBN 13 : 9781432574864

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Intellectual Honesty and Other Addresses is a collection of essays and speeches by William Allan Neilson, a renowned American educator and president of Smith College. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on intellectual honesty, a topic that Neilson believed was essential for the development of a healthy society. In these essays, Neilson explores the concept of intellectual honesty, its importance in education and scholarship, and the challenges that individuals and institutions face in maintaining it.The second part of the book contains a series of speeches and addresses that Neilson delivered on various occasions, including commencement ceremonies and academic conferences. These speeches cover a wide range of topics, from the role of the liberal arts in higher education to the importance of public service and social responsibility.Throughout the book, Neilson emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, rigorous scholarship, and ethical behavior in all aspects of life. He argues that intellectual honesty is not only a personal virtue but also a social responsibility, and that individuals and institutions must work together to promote it. With its thoughtful analysis and eloquent prose, Intellectual Honesty and Other Addresses is a timeless work that will inspire readers to think deeply about the values and principles that shape our society.Being Mainly Chapel Talks At Smith College.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1432574868
• ISBN 13: 9781432574864
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 148
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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