
Roosevelt Montás on Rescuing Socrates
EconTalk
Exploring the Essence of Liberal Arts Education
This chapter examines the transformative role of personal experience in liberal arts education, contrasting it with traditional models focused on knowledge transmission. Speakers engage in a reflective dialogue, addressing misconceptions around liberal arts while advocating for its importance in fostering self-discovery and critical thinking. The discussion emphasizes the need for education to nurture individual purpose and societal engagement beyond mere vocational training.
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