Not for Profit Why Democracy Needs the Humanities - Updated Edition |
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| Author:
| Nussbaum, Martha C. |
| Preface by:
| Nussbaum, Martha C. |
| Series title: | The Public Square Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-17332-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2016 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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In this short and powerful book, celebrated philosopher Martha Nussbaum makes a passionate case for the importance of the liberal arts at all levels of education. Historically, the humanities have been central to education because they have been seen as essential for creating competent democratic citizens. But recently, Nussbaum argues, thinking ab
In this short and powerful book, celebrated philosopher Martha Nussbaum makes a passionate case for the importance of the liberal arts at all levels of education. Historically, the humanities have been central to education because they have been seen as essential for creating competent democratic citizens. But recently, Nussbaum argues, thinking ab