John Churchill, "The Problem with Rules: Essays on the Meaning and Value of Liberal Education "
English | ISBN: 0813945771 | 2021 | 182 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
English | ISBN: 0813945771 | 2021 | 182 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
There is a constant drumbeat of commentary claiming that STEM subjects―science, technology, engineering, and math―are far more valuable in today’s economy than traditional liberal arts courses such as philosophy or history. Many even claim that the liberal arts are "under siege" by neoliberal politicians and cost-conscious university administrators. In a forceful response, The Problem with Rules establishes the essential value of the liberal arts as the pedagogical pathway to critical thinking and moral character and argues for more not less emphasis in higher education.
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