The meaning of a liberal education

Name: The meaning of a liberal education
Author: Everett Dean Martin

By Everett Dean Martin

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The author contends that liberal education is more than information or vocational training, presenting education as emancipation from herd opinion and the cultivation of self-mastery, suspended judgment, critical self-examination, and an appreciation of human worth. Chapters contrast such education with mere animal training, propaganda, and book learning, argue for the educational value of doubt and enduring intellectual dilemmas, and celebrate the free spirit. The work treats relations between education, work, and morals, examines classical and humanist perspectives alongside tensions between science and superstition, and concludes by considering the aims and challenges of adult education.

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Everett Dean Martin

Everett Dean Martin was an American psychologist and educator known for his contributions to the understanding of social behavior and education. His notable work, "The Behavior of Crowds: A Psychological Study," explores the dynamics of group psychology and the influences that shape collective behavior. In addition to his psychological insights, Martin also addressed educational philosophy in his book "The Meaning of a Liberal Education," where he examined the purpose and value of a liberal arts education. His writings reflect a commitment to understanding human behavior in both social and educational contexts.