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Not for Profit
Book • 2010
Martha Nussbaum's "Not for Profit" explores the crucial role of higher education in fostering human flourishing and social justice.
She argues that universities should prioritize the cultivation of intellectual and moral virtues, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement.
Nussbaum challenges the increasing emphasis on market-driven metrics in higher education, advocating for a more humanistic approach that prioritizes the development of well-rounded individuals.
The book offers a compelling vision of the university's role in society, emphasizing its potential to contribute to a more just and equitable world.
Nussbaum's work provides a framework for understanding how universities can fulfill their social responsibilities while maintaining their commitment to academic excellence.
She argues that universities should prioritize the cultivation of intellectual and moral virtues, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement.
Nussbaum challenges the increasing emphasis on market-driven metrics in higher education, advocating for a more humanistic approach that prioritizes the development of well-rounded individuals.
The book offers a compelling vision of the university's role in society, emphasizing its potential to contribute to a more just and equitable world.
Nussbaum's work provides a framework for understanding how universities can fulfill their social responsibilities while maintaining their commitment to academic excellence.
