The Humanities Move Off Campus

Until recently, classical education served as the foundation of the wider liberal arts curriculum, which in turn defined the mission of the traditional university. Classical learning dedicated itself to turning out literate citizens who could read and write well, express themselves, and make sense of the confusion of the present by drawing on the wisdom of the past. Students grounded in the classics appreciated the history of their civilization and ... Full Story »

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Patricia Blochowiak
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Dec. 8, 2008

An interesting roller coaster of thoughts on ancient and modern education.

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Leo Romero
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by Leo Romero - Dec. 7, 2008
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Norman Rogers
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by Norman Rogers - Dec. 8, 2008

Tells the story of the intellectual downfall of our universities.

Political correctness in universities causes them to resemble the old Soviet Union. They have a party line.

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