The Ideal of Universities is a book written by Adolf Brodbeck that explores the concept of universities and their purpose in society. Brodbeck argues that universities should be institutions that are dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the development of critical thinking skills. He believes that universities should be places where students are encouraged to question the status quo and challenge commonly held beliefs.Brodbeck also discusses the role of universities in society and how they can contribute to the betterment of humanity. He argues that universities should be places where students are taught to be responsible citizens and to use their knowledge to make positive contributions to society.Throughout the book, Brodbeck draws on examples from history and contemporary society to illustrate his points. He also discusses the challenges that universities face in achieving their ideal purpose, such as funding constraints and the pressure to produce graduates who are job-ready.Overall, The Ideal of Universities is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to think critically about the role of universities in society and how they can best serve the needs of students and society as a whole.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.