Emile or Education vs The idea of a university: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Collections, Education, Philosophy

Cover of Emile or Education

Emile or Education Jean-Jacques Rousseau · 1762 ★★★★☆ 3.5 410 pages · ≈ 7 h 36 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The idea of a university

The idea of a university John Henry Newman · 1873 ★★★★☆ 4.1 527 pages · ≈ 9 h 46 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The idea of a university higher: 4.1 vs 3.5 from 881 votes.
Emile or Education is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 9 for The idea of a university.

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