Connections Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
“The justification for a university is that it preserves the connection between knowledge and the zest of life, by uniting the young and the old in the imaginative consideration of learning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Process and Reality, 1929
Universities link knowledge with life's zest, uniting generations through imaginative learning
In simple terms: Education connects knowledge with vibrant life
Key Takeaway
Foster intergenerational, imaginative education
Themes
education
knowledge
life
imagination
community
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
reflective
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- University curriculum design
- mentor programs
- public lectures
Key Concepts
Philosophy of education
lifelong learning
intergenerational dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula stay vibrant and inclusive?
- What role does imagination play in learning?
A Different Perspective
Institutions may become rigid and lose imagination
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