The Pursuit of Liberal Education
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects
| Author: | W. J. Rock | ISBN: | 9781465374721 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US | Publication: | January 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US | Language: | English |
| Author: | W. J. Rock |
| ISBN: | 9781465374721 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US |
| Publication: | January 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US |
| Language: | English |
The Pursuit of Liberal Education is a scholarly but accessible book on philosophy of education. It also involves a look at a philosophy of man, mind, conduct, government and progress. There is a discussion of the humanities and sciences, along with some social criticism, too. It calls for a revival of liberal education. It redefines liberal education as both a preservation of the best of the cultural heritage, and as a helpful guide for social reform. Thinking and learning about ideas and values across the spectrum of knowledge are considered. This is an indispensable book that puts everything in perspective.
The Pursuit of Liberal Education is a scholarly but accessible book on philosophy of education. It also involves a look at a philosophy of man, mind, conduct, government and progress. There is a discussion of the humanities and sciences, along with some social criticism, too. It calls for a revival of liberal education. It redefines liberal education as both a preservation of the best of the cultural heritage, and as a helpful guide for social reform. Thinking and learning about ideas and values across the spectrum of knowledge are considered. This is an indispensable book that puts everything in perspective.
