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Roosevelt Montás on Rescuing Socrates

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Exploring Thoughtful Dialogues

This chapter examines the impact of influential thinkers like Freud, Gandhi, Plato, and Augustine on personal and intellectual development within liberal education. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with classic texts through conversation and interaction, rather than solitary study, to foster critical thinking skills. The discussion also highlights the relevance of these works in shaping personal identity and understanding cultural heritage.

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