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    This document discusses the history and purpose of liberal education. It begins by tracing liberal education back to its roots in ancient Greece and Rome, where it was reserved for free men. It survived through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but remained largely the possession of ruling elites. The document argues that the distinctive American contribution was attempting to democratize liberal education and make it available to all. However, it asserts that today's colleges often fail to provide the contemplative education and exposure to great ideas that liberal education aims to cultivate. While earlier generations had prejudices, today's relentless testing and training risks making liberal education marginal or ornamental.

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    This document discusses the history and purpose of liberal education. It begins by tracing liberal education back to its roots in ancient Greece and Rome, where it was reserved for free men. It survived through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but remained largely the possession of ruling elites. The document argues that the distinctive American contribution was attempting to democratize liberal education and make it available to all. However, it asserts that today's colleges often fail to provide the contemplative education and exposure to great ideas that liberal education aims to cultivate. While earlier generations had prejudices, today's relentless testing and training risks making liberal education marginal or ornamental.

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    This document discusses the history and purpose of liberal education. It begins by tracing liberal education back to its roots in ancient Greece and Rome, where it was reserved for free men. It survived through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but remained largely the possession of ruling elites. The document argues that the distinctive American contribution was attempting to democratize liberal education and make it available to all. However, it asserts that today's colleges often fail to provide the contemplative education and exposure to great ideas that liberal education aims to cultivate. While earlier generations had prejudices, today's relentless testing and training risks making liberal education marginal or ornamental.

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