Edward H. Levi quotes

The concept of reason itself appears as an artificial attempt to separate intellectual powers from the frustrations, emotions, and accidents which cause events; the concept of reason is viewed as facade to prevent change. (Edward H. Levi)
As an instrument for practical action, law is responsive to the wisdom of its time, which may be wrong, but it carries forward, sometimes in opposition to this wisdom or passion, a memory of received values. View quote
Edward H. Levi
Law builds upon and, I should like to claim, is one of the liberal arts. It uses words of persuasion and changing definitions for practical ends. View quote
Edward H. Levi
The role of a liberal arts college within a university is to be a genuine part of that university, giving and responding to the other parts. View quote
Edward H. Levi
The introduction of many minds into many fields of learning along a broad spectrum keeps alive questions about the accessibility, if not the unity, of knowledge. View quote
Edward H. Levi
Universities are the custodians not only of the many cultures of man, but of the rational process itself. View quote
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The University conceives of itself as dedicated to the power of the intellect. Its commitment is to the way of reason. View quote
Edward H. Levi

Edward H. Levi

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Occupation: American Public Servant
Born: June 26, 1911
Died: March 7, 2000
Quotes count: 7