""A liberal education is one whose ROI is a lifetime matter. It's what has this education given you so that you can lead a richer life?""
""Engaging with challenging texts in a classroom with peers can also help students in their careers, using an example of the ethical questions raised for business students reading Machiavelli.""
""How do I decide between shareholder interest and the public interest? What kind of leader should I be? Should I base my leadership on fear or should I base it on trust?""
General education courses face criticism for their cost and perceived obsolescence in the AI era. Andrew Delbanco emphasizes the importance of a humanities-based core education, arguing that its value lies in long-term personal development rather than short-term financial metrics. Institutions with such programs report higher student satisfaction and retention. Engaging with complex texts prepares students for real-world ethical dilemmas, particularly in business, fostering critical thinking and leadership skills. A core education can garner support across the political spectrum.
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