Qote: Would you say that the examine life isis a necessary part of the human experience? A, i actually just addressed this topic to the yale political union two weeks ago now. I don't think that everybody needs to go to a university. We need people who are vocationally trained but also those who would like something like wisdom and leadership. The goal of a university education ought to be liberal education which makes you free.
Philosopher Jennifer Frey of the University of South Carolina talks about the state of the university in American education. Frey urges a stronger focus on virtue and human flourishing and a reduced focus on career preparation. Roberts, despite his sympathy with the examined life, challenges the virtue of philosophical enquiry. At the end of the conversation, both guest and host defend philosophy.