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Ep. 6 - Iain McGilchrist and Stephen Blackwood: The Unfolding of Life and Thought

The Ralston College Podcast

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Reviving the Humanities: A Call for Depth in Education

This chapter explores the critical importance of the humanities in education, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of human existence beyond mere facts. It critiques the materialistic approach of modern academia and warns against the decline of authentic inquiry amidst rising dogmatism. The discussion advocates for a renaissance in humanistic thought to inspire genuine learning and restore meaningful engagement with complex ideas.

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