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Embracing the Great Books Tradition
The chapter explores the guest's academic journey and encounters, tracing their path from college to a prestigious institution and a significant call from the Committee on Social Thought. It delves into their PhD research on memory in the early modern period, emphasizing the impact of historical ideas on their education. The importance of liberal arts education is passionately defended, highlighting its role in fostering critical thinking skills and intellectual development in the knowledge economy.