<p>Plato began the discussion about the purpose of education. Each succeeding age has given its own answers. Now it is our turn.</p>

Plato began the discussion about the purpose of education. Each succeeding age has given its own answers. Now it is our turn.

Philip Allott:  'The True Function of Education'

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The Eminent Scholars Archive is an expanding archive developed by Lesley Dingle and Daniel Bates, joined in 2023 by John Magyar, in which we document the careers and achievements of eminent scholars associated with the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge. The archive includes biographies, bibliographies, photographs, recorded interviews and many other resources. Since 2022 the development of the Archive has been overseen by the Faculty of Law’s Eminent Scholars Archive Steering Group. For more information, see the Squire Law Library website at http://www.squire.law.cam.ac.uk/eminent_scholars/ The Eminent Scholars Archive is available to listen or subscribe to via most popular podcast platforms. Material in the Archive is copyright of the University of Cambridge. Enquiries about the Eminent Scholars Archive including any reuse should be directed to Daniel Bates at db298@cam.ac.uk

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