Liberal education and the public interest / James O. Freedman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Freedman, James O.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Humanistic--United States.

Education, Humanistic.

Education, Higher--Aims and objectives--United States.

Education, Higher.

College presidents--United States.

College presidents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In 1996 James Freedman published Idealism and Liberal Education, which discussed the ideals that shaped his life as an intellectual, a law professor, and a college and university president. In this new collection of essays, he convincingly explores his firm belief that a liberal education is the "surest instrument yet devised for developing those civilizing qualities of mind and character that enable men and women to lead satisfying lives and to make significant contributions to a democratic society."Freedman concentrates directly upon the problems facing universi

Contents:

Preface; 1. Mounting the Public Stage; 2. Defending Higher Education; 3. Preserving Liberal Education; 4. Celebrating Intellectuals; 5. Appraising Significant Lives; 6. Addressing Moral Questions; 7. Conferring Honorary Degrees; Selected Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-136) and index.

ISBN:

9781587294228

1587294222

OCLC:

56109577