Learning to flourish : a philosophical exploration of liberal education /: a philosophical exploration of liberal education. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Daniel R. DeNicola.
• Other Names: DeNicola, Daniel R
• Contents: Pt. 1. Toward a theory of liberal education. Mixed messages and false starts -- Liberal education and human flourishing -- pt. 2. Paradigms of liberal education. Transmission of culture -- Self-actualization -- Understanding the world -- Engagement with the world -- The skills of learning -- pt. 3. The values and moral aims of liberal education. Core values of liberal education -- Intrinsic value -- Educating a good person -- pt. 4. Obstacles, threats and prospects. Persistent concerns -- Newfound threats -- Promise and prospects.
• Publisher Details: New York : Continuum
• Publication Date: 2012
• Copyright Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (240 pages)
• Subjects: 370.112; Moral & social purpose of education; Education, Humanistic -- Philosophy; Education, Humanistic -- United States; Education -- Philosophy; Education, Higher -- Philosophy; Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives -- United States; Education, Higher -- Social aspects -- United States; College teaching -- United States; Philosophy & theory of education; Education -- General; Education -- Philosophy & Social Aspects; Education -- Aims & Objectives; Education
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781441188380
• Related ISBNs: 144118838X; 9781441111630
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.