Thursday, May 01, 2014

Why I Teach Plato to Plumbers: Liberal arts and the humanities aren't just for the elite

Why I Teach Plato to Plumbers: Liberal arts and the humanities aren't just for the elite. Scott Samuelson in The Atlantic: Once, when I told a guy on a plane that I taught philosophy at a community college, he responded, “So you teach Plato to plumbers?” Yes, indeed. But I also teach Plato to nurses’ aides,...

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Which plumber is your best student? Colson, Hunt, or Liddy?