Quote by Thomas 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 highlights the contrasting nature of the medieval and modern universities. In the medieval era, universities emphasized the preservation and dissemination of existing knowledge, positioning themselves as repositories of historical information. On the other hand, the modern university places a greater emphasis on generating new knowledge through research and innovation. The modern university is seen as a dynamic institution that actively contributes to the creation of new ideas and advancements in various fields.

By Thomas Huxley

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