Description
In this compelling defense of the liberal arts, the author argues that a broad education remains essential in an era increasingly shaped by technology, specialization, and economic uncertainty. Drawing on history, contemporary debates, and personal experience, the book explores how disciplines such as literature, philosophy, science, and the social sciences cultivate curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt. It challenges the notion that education should serve only immediate vocational goals, making a persuasive case for the enduring value of learning widely and thinking deeply.
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paperback
Norton & Company
Published Jan 1, 2016
208 pages
ISBN: 9780393352344
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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