02601nam 2200577Ia 450 991077759150332120230617042427.01-58729-422-2(CKB)1000000000447513(EBL)837051(OCoLC)56109577(SSID)ssj0000191745(PQKBManifestationID)11215816(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000191745(PQKBWorkID)10185753(PQKB)11776899(MiAaPQ)EBC837051(MdBmJHUP)muse12546(Au-PeEL)EBL837051(CaPaEBR)ebr10354469(EXLCZ)99100000000044751320020402d2003 ub 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrLiberal education and the public interest[electronic resource] /James O. FreedmanIowa City University of Iowa Pressc20031 online resource (161 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-87745-825-1 Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-136) and index.Preface; 1. Mounting the Public Stage; 2. Defending Higher Education; 3. Preserving Liberal Education; 4. Celebrating Intellectuals; 5. Appraising Significant Lives; 6. Addressing Moral Questions; 7. Conferring Honorary Degrees; Selected Bibliography; IndexIn 1996 James Freedman published Idealism and Liberal Education, which discussed the ideals that shaped his life as an intellectual, a law professor, and a college and university president. In this new collection of essays, he convincingly explores his firm belief that a liberal education is the "surest instrument yet devised for developing those civilizing qualities of mind and character that enable men and women to lead satisfying lives and to make significant contributions to a democratic society."Freedman concentrates directly upon the problems facing universiEducation, HumanisticUnited StatesEducation, HigherAims and objectivesUnited StatesCollege presidentsUnited StatesEducation, HumanisticEducation, HigherAims and objectivesCollege presidents378.012378/.012Freedman James O256766MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910777591503321Liberal education and the public interest3725054UNINA