The Transformative Power of Education and Development of Virtuous Habits

This chapter explores the significance of education as a transformative process emphasizing the development of disciplined assimilation of data and habits of mind. The discussion delves into the value of liberal education, virtues as habits, and the contrast between philosophical and practical values. There is a reflection on the importance of developing virtues to shape decision-making, the role of universities in preserving liberal values, and the encouragement for lifelong learning and cultivation of virtues in daily life.