Quote of the day
The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold. It is a fact that we are suffering from nihilism.
Henry Philip Tappan
Born: April 18, 1805
Died: November 15, 1881 (aged 76)
Bio: Henry Philip Tappan was an American philosopher, educator and academic administrator. He is officially considered the first president of the University of Michigan.
Known for:
- A Discourse (1852)
- University education (1851)