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Michael Knowles (born 1958), George Elder Davie, 1912 - 2007. Philosopher, writer and historian, about 1990. Oil on canvas. Presented by Dr George Elder Davie 1998. © The Artist. Photography by Antonia Reeve. National Galleries of Scotland. https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/52221
The Scottish university system differed markedly from the English one. It prioritised broad general education and a strong philosophical foundation: Four-year MA curriculum (usually entered at age 15–16), combining broad study across philosophy, languages, and science with sustained philosophical integration. Specialised or professional study was generally postponed until after this broad foundational education. Entrance and […]
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