2006-07-13 05:26:51 · 4 answers · asked by Chapparo 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
As the story goes, Plato started the first university, called "The Academy", which was located in Athens and was founded in the 6th century B.C. It is thought that most likely, philosophy and mathematics were taught here. This is the story that most westerners quote.
HOWEVER,
The Eastern world had universities long before. Years before Plato (770 BC), in the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history, there were many private schools where scholars studied.
It's very complicated to answer in a forum like this, but I have included some links below regarding Plato's Academy and Ancient Chinese education. I hope this helps!
2006-07-13 05:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by Myth of Eternal Recurrance 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Universities have their beginnings in medieval Europe.
Students were taught by "Teachers" or "Professors" who passed on their knowledte orally. (books and paper were VERY expensive).
This was a way of preserving knowledge through generations.
Students were male- most likely in the wealthier classes as these were classes with money and with the ability to READ.
I think the first universities were in Paris, France and Bologna, Italy.
2006-07-13 12:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, I think the first was Harvard and it was to elevate the knowledge of the community
2006-07-13 12:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by summitdog2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It started in Rome because people wanted to learn latin and philosophy
2006-07-13 12:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by simpleplan0013 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋