This volume reflects on the existential importance of the notion of Bildung in the university setting. Key concepts include: strengthening autonomy against a backdrop of over-emphasis on market-based competency, and strengthening responsibility to confront current and future global challenges. It asks, "How do we measure the universitys educational mission?" The authors develop theoretical and practical responses to this question.
This volume reflects on the existential importance of the notion of Bildung in the university setting. Key concepts include: strengthening autonomy against a backdrop of over-emphasis on market-based competency, and strengthening responsibility to confront current and future global challenges. It asks, "How do we measure the universitys educational mission?" The authors develop theoretical and practical responses to this question.