A Broader Mission for Liberal Education
In his book, John H. Worst argues that liberal education should be more than just a means of preparing students for a career. He argues that liberal education should be a way of life, a way of thinking, and a way of engaging with the world. He argues that liberal education should be a way of understanding the world, of engaging with it, and of making a difference in it. He argues that liberal education should be a way of developing the skills and knowledge necessary to be an engaged citizen in a democracy. He argues that liberal education should be a way of developing the capacity to think critically, to engage in meaningful dialogue, and to be an active participant in the world. He argues that liberal education should be a way of developing the capacity to think creatively, to solve problems, and to make a difference in the world. He argues that liberal education should be a way of developing the capacity to think ethically, to act responsibly, and to be a leader in the world. He argues that liberal education should be a way of developing the capacity to think globally, to understand the interconnectedness of the world, and to be a responsible global citizen.
By John H. Worst · First published 1901 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Educational, Philosophical · 4,439 words
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In America we recognize no aristocracy except that of genius or of character. Our countrymen are all citizens. Our government was founded upon the principle that "all men are created free and equal" and though intellectual endowments differ widely in individuals, yet special privileges are accorded to no one as a birthright. Therefore the college graduate, as well as any other aspirant, must carve his way to fame and fortune by energy and perseverance, or lose his opportunity in the tremendous activities going on about him. His only advantage is superior training which must nevertheless be pitted against practical minds in strenuous rivalry for every desirable thing he would accomplish. The mere fact of education is considered no badge of merit. Education represents power, but until it manifests itself in action, it is merely static, not dynamic, potential, not actual. It conveys to its recipient no self-acting machinery which, without lubricant or engineer will reel off success or impress mankind, as a matter of course.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: John H. Worst
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, Educational, Philosophical, Academic
- Length: 4,439 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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