Imagine that, producing an intellectual capable
of understanding both sides of the argument.
What a concept… an educated student having an educational experience. Worth more than the expense…
values that were once accepted as essential to shaping informed and virtuous citizens in a liberal democracy, but are now regarded with deep suspicion by many academics: the classical liberal arts, the great books, Western Civilization, Socratic dialogue, civil discourse.
So, things that used to be considered foundational for a well-rounded education – great books, the history of Western civilization, and the Socratic method – are regarded with deep suspicion . . . That alone is enough to demonstrate that American Quackademia has outlived its usefulness.