Über die akademische Freiheit der deutschen Universitäten. Rede beim Antritt des Rectorats an der Freidrich-Wilhelms-Universität zu Berlin am 15. October 1877

<p>This is a historical speech titled Über die akademische Freiheit der deutschen Universitäten (On the Academic Freedom of German Universities) delivered by Hermann Von Helmholtz upon assuming the position of Rector at the Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in Berlin on October 15 1877.</p><p>Helmholtz's address provides insights into the state of higher education in Germany during the late 19th century particularly concerning the concept and importance of academic freedom. It is a valuable resource for those studying the history of education German history and the development of academic thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>