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How to Think: The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value
Written by Michael Drout
Narrated by Michael Drout
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In How to Think: The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value, Professor Michael D. C. Drout gives an impassioned defense and celebration of the value of the liberal arts. Charting the evolution of the liberal arts from their roots in the educational system of Ancient Rome through the Middle Ages and to the present day, Drout shows how the liberal arts have consistently been "the tools to rule", essential to the education of the leaders of society. Offering a reasoned defense of their continuing value, Drout also provides suggestions for improving the state of the liberal arts in contemporary society.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Good set of lectures, but I doubt it will appeal to a lot of people. I always enjoy listening to Drout's ideas and explanations, but this is perhaps not the best introduction to his work and teaching. Still, if the subject matter is of interest, you'll probably enjoy this.