The Public Interest in Liberal Education.
Overview & Synopsis
This article uses six texts (from Thomas Jefferson, the United States Supreme Court, the Morrill Act of 1862, the penny coin, John Kemeny, and H.G. Wells) to stress the importance of liberal education in creating individuals who think critically. The texts address liberal education in relation to economic development, diversity, rapid change, and social criticism. (DB)
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Document Information
| Document Title | The Public Interest in Liberal Education. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Mohrman, Kathryn |
| Subject & Discipline | Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Educational History |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1994 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-107428 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |