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1. Library

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   A library is an organized collection of information resources, such as books (physical format), periodicals, manuscripts, films, maps, or digital data (digital format), accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. Historically, libraries served as vital repositories for preserving cultural memory and facilitating scholarly inquiry. Modern libraries have expanded their mandate to include [digital literacy](/entries/digital-liter…

2. Public

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   Epistemology of the Public Sphere
   The theoretical framework underpinning the Public (aggregate body)) often relies on the notion of a "Public Sphere," initially detailed by Habermas, which posits a space—whether physical (e.g., coffee houses, salons) or virtual—where private individuals can assemble as a public to critically debate matters of general concern. However, empirical analysis suggests that the true function of the modern …

3. Renaissance Humanism

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   Humanism and the Transformation of Education
   The Humanist revolution fundamentally altered pedagogy. The medieval focus on disputation and memorization of authorities was replaced by an emphasis on observation, practical application, and the development of eloquence necessary for public life. Vittorino da Feltre, for example, famously integrate…

4. Western Literature

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   Romanticism and Subjective Interiority (c. 1790 – 1850)
   In direct reaction to the Enlightenment's strictures, Romanticism elevated emotion, the sublime, power of untamed nature, and the solitary genius. This movement shifted the locus of literary authority from the public sphere to the isolated, often melancholic, individual consciousness.
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