Liberal Education in a Knowledge Society

Liberal education was once governed by a canon, a recognized body of knowledge considered essential for transmission from one generation to the next. These essays examine the plight of modern educational theory in a world trying to cope with information overload without the guidance of a canon. Contributors include Carl Bereiter, Gordon Wells, and James Miller.

Introduction: A New Definition of Liberal Education	p. 1
Liberal Education in a Knowledge Society	p. 11
Educational Objectives in Advanced Countries: Some Economic Considerations	p. 35
Collective Cognitive Responsibility for the Advancement of Knowledge	p. 67
Higher Education at a 'Post-Modern' Crossroads: Reflections on One Person's Experience	p. 99
Dialogue about Knowledge Building	p. 111
Education, Knowledge, and the World of Objective Ideas: Some Philosophical Remarks	p. 139
Moral Expertise	p. 175
Artifacts, Canons, and the Progress of Pedagogy: A Response to Contributors	p. 223
Schooling and the Growth of Intentional Cognition: Helping Children Take Charge of Their Own Minds	p. 245
About the Contributors	p. 279
Index	p. 283
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