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1 online resource (xiii, 146 pages) 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 Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-136) and index Preface -- Mounting the public stage -- Defending higher education -- Preserving liberal education -- Celebrating intellectuals -- Appraising significant lives -- Addressing moral questions -- Conferring honorary degrees Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002 digitized 2010 Print version record

Author

James O. Freedman

Publisher

University Of Iowa Press; University of Iowa Press

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9781587293771

Subjects

Education, Philosophy