Ideal Type:The Value Inspiration of Philanthropy Foundations on the Development of American Research Universities
The funding of philanthropy foundations in the first half of the 20th century has had an important impact on shaping the form of American research universities.By using Max Weber's ideal type research meth-od,this paper analyzes the characteristics of American research universities in the development process,inclu-ding high-level scientific research,promoting the reform and development,resonating with society,and high-lighting the important value of research universities for social development.The foundation's support for key de-velopment aspects of research universities in the United States,including enhancing the level of scientific re-search,emphasizing the practicality of research results,and implementing the strategy of key universities,has objectively promoted the stratification and development of higher education.Foundation funding is a driving force for shaping the development pattern of research universities in the United States during the construction process.For China,attaching importance to the role of external social resources in promoting the development of universities,improving the mechanism for coordinating educational funding resources,balancing the relationship between the government and the market for scientific research,is conducive to building a high-quality educa-tion system.