The Meaning of a Liberal Education [Hardcover] Martin, Everett Dean

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1926 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy captures the debates that shaped liberal arts education in the early 20th century. Everett Dean Martin’s influential work advocated for a broad curriculum cultivating critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Despite its weathered exterior, the intact binding and largely clean pages invite readers to explore Martin’s enduring insights on the role of liberal education in shaping well-rounded individuals. For collectors, this 1926 edition offers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape that formed the modern university experience.

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SKU: VB68-071 Category: Product Condition: Used

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1926 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “The Meaning of a Liberal Education” by Everett Dean Martin is a time capsule from a pivotal era in American higher education. Published in 1926, it captures the debates and philosophies that shaped the liberal arts curriculum in the early 20th century. Martin, a respected educator and philosopher, advocated for a broad-based education that cultivated critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and an appreciation for diverse disciplines. His ideas influenced generations of scholars and educators, making this volume a significant artifact in the history of liberal arts education. Despite its weathered exterior, the book’s intact binding and largely clean pages invite readers to explore Martin’s enduring insights on the role of liberal education in shaping well-rounded individuals and fostering intellectual curiosity. For collectors and scholars, this edition offers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape that shaped the modern university experience.

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Weight 1.2 lbs
Dimensions 21.84 × 14.48 × 4.06 in
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