10min chapter

The Common Reader cover image

Zena Hitz: reading the Great Books

The Common Reader

CHAPTER

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.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode