Canada: The (new) idea of a university

by E Wayne Ross on August 27, 2007

Globe and Mail: The (new) idea of a university

Educated citizens and democratic governance go together like the proverbial horse and carriage: They depend on and sustain one another. Without educated citizens, democracy is little more than a sham and likely a cover for elite rule. And without democratic opportunities and outlets, an educated populace will have little incentive or impetus to contribute to society.