Professor Sedgwick's Discourse On The Studies Of The University Of Cambridge

""Professor Sedgwick's Discourse On The Studies Of The University Of Cambridge"" is a book written by John Stuart Mill that provides a comprehensive analysis of the educational system in Cambridge University. The book is based on a lecture delivered by Professor Adam Sedgwick, a renowned geologist and fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1833. In the lecture, Sedgwick discusses the various disciplines and subjects taught at the university, including classics, mathematics, natural sciences, and theology. He also examines the methods of teaching and learning employed by the university, as well as the role of the university in society. Mill's book is a commentary on Sedgwick's lecture, providing a critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the university's educational system. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in Britain and the development of the liberal arts curriculum.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dissertations and Discussions: Political, Philosophical and Historical V1, by John Stuart Mill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766188752.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.