Newman believed that a liberal arts education would instill a philosophical habit of mind in students, helping students reason to the foundational principles of every discipline and see how everything fits together. The philosophical habit of mind distinguishes between significance and triviality, helping society and individuals order everything to the Good.

Topics Covered:

Pattern recognition
Sapientia
Useless education is useful
Advantages and disadvantages of the philosophical habit of mind

Links:

Article: The Philosophical Habit of Mind: Aristotle and Newman on the End of Liberal Education
Video: Alasdair MacIntyre on Newman's Idea of a University
Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/

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