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ERIC Number: EJ300513
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Liberal Education and the Curriculum.
Callan, Eamonn
Educational Studies, v10 n1 p65-76 1984
Hirst's notion of liberal education is very popular because of its emphasis on developing personal autonomy. However, specialized education need not be confining if we accept the idea of a common moral outlook; such training does not exclude interest in other areas. (IS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Philosophy, Epistemology, General Education, Higher Education, Specialization
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hirst (Paul)