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Zena Hitz: reading the Great Books

The Common Reader

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Diverse Perspectives in Learning

This chapter contrasts adult learners at the Catherine Project with younger students at traditional liberal arts colleges, highlighting the unique insights adult students bring to their study of Great Books. It underscores the need for accessible educational opportunities and the generational differences in attitudes toward further education. Additionally, the conversation delves into the challenges of literary criticism and the importance of fostering critical thinking skills and independent exploration among readers.

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