Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley

The medieval university looked backwards; it professed to be a storehouse of old knowledge. The modern university looks forward, and is a factory of new knowledge.

The medieval university looked backwards; it professed to be

Summary

This quote emphasizes the paradigm shift from the medieval to the modern concept of universities. In the medieval period, universities were focused on preserving and transmitting existing knowledge, therefore being seen as storehouses. However, the modern university is depicted as a factory due to its emphasis on innovation and the generation of new knowledge. This contrast highlights how universities have evolved to play a more proactive role in advancing society through research, development, and the creation of new ideas and discoveries.

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By Thomas Henry Huxley

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