Alexander Meiklejohn in Search of Freedom and Dignity.

Johnson, Tony W.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Alexander Meiklejohn in Search of Freedom and Dignity.

Johnson, Tony W.

Journal of General Education, v34 n2 p159-68 Sum 1982

Assesses the contributions of the philosopher/educator Alexander Meiklejohn. Discusses the influences of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, and the U.S. Constitution on Meiklejohn's educational theories, which stressed that human freedom and dignity can be enhanced by rigorous examination of U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the meaning of American democracy. (DMM)

Descriptors: Democratic Values, Foundations of Education, General Education, Liberal Arts, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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