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The New Liberal Arts
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William Deresiewicz's The New Liberal Arts argues that higher education has been hollowed out by pragmatic, vocational aims and calls for a revival of liberal arts that cultivates critical thought and intellectual character.
Drawing on the author's experience as a professor, the book diagnoses trends where students prioritize internships and career preparation over genuine intellectual curiosity.
Deresiewicz advocates re-centering education on thoughtful inquiry, moral reflection, and the intrinsic value of learning.
He examines extracurriculars and institutional incentives that shape student priorities and offers recommendations for curricular and cultural reform.
The work is both a critique and a manifesto for restoring the broader aims of education.
Drawing on the author's experience as a professor, the book diagnoses trends where students prioritize internships and career preparation over genuine intellectual curiosity.
Deresiewicz advocates re-centering education on thoughtful inquiry, moral reflection, and the intrinsic value of learning.
He examines extracurriculars and institutional incentives that shape student priorities and offers recommendations for curricular and cultural reform.
The work is both a critique and a manifesto for restoring the broader aims of education.
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