Investigating the Transformation of Modern European University Ideals:
A Comparative Analysis of Humboldt’s and Schleiermacher’s Educational Perspectives
Keywords:
transformation of modern western university education views, Humboldt and Schleiermacher, comparative analysisAbstract
This article aims to offer a novel interpretation of the evolution of modern European university perspectives. Some research is founded on comparisons between the two ideas and their associated literature, integrating them into the examination of this significant event in educational history. The main contribution of this academic article seeks to redefine the evolution of modern university education concepts in Europe by comparing the educational philosophies of two seminal figures in German classical education: Humboldt and Schleiermacher. Finally, this academic article suggests examining the perspectives of more educators to gain a clearer understanding of the historical event or trend of the transformation of modern Western university education views.
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