Richard A. Detweiler, "The Evidence Liberal Arts Needs: Lives of Consequence, Inquiry, and Accomplishment" (MIT Press, 2021)
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Understanding the Complexity of Liberal Arts Education
This chapter explores the challenge of defining liberal arts education and its historical context, tracing its origins in Greece and Rome, its disappearance during the dark ages, and its development through various civilizations. It also discusses the relevance of liberal arts colleges today and compares the experiences in institutions dedicated to it versus larger institutions.
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