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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

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.

Edward H. Levi

The University conceives of itself as dedicated to the power of the intellect. Its commitment is to the way of reason.

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.

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.

Edward H. Levi

Edward H. Levi

Edward H. Levi

Born: June 26, 1911

Died: March 7, 2000 (aged 88)

Bio: Edward Hirsch Levi was an American law professor, academic leader, scholar, and statesman. He served as president of the University of Chicago from 1968 to 1975, and then as United States Attorney General in the Ford Administration.

Known for:

An Introduction to Legal Reasoning (1948)
Point of View (1969)
On Her Majesty's Service

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