The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Documentary History by Bruce A. Kimball

By Bruce A. Kimball

starting from Plato in antiquity to Martha Nussbaum within the current period, the authors of the seventy readings integrated within the Liberal Arts culture current major and exemplary perspectives addressing liberal arts schooling over the process its heritage, really within the usa. lots of the files are newly translated or now not on hand in print. prepared chronologically, each one choice is observed by means of an informative creation and wide explanatory notes discussing its position in the liberal arts culture. dependent upon the author's twenty-five years of expertise prime seminars in regards to the heritage of liberal schooling, this assortment offers a uniquely accomplished and salient set of files, whereas incorporating the overlooked portrayal and dialogue of girls in the heritage of the liberal arts.

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