Book · 2015 · Utbildning
In defense of a liberal education
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Then finally uh new number six fared Zakaria has a book called in defense of a liberal education it is basically a defense of the traditional curriculum in the Arts and Sciences.
Why people recommend it
In Defense of a Liberal Education by Fareed Zakaria is a compelling nonfiction book that argues for the vital importance of traditional curricula in the arts and sciences within modern society. On an episode of How I Write in January 2026, David Perell spoke with the author and mentioned the book, referencing it alongside Zakaria's other major works while discussing the process of writing persuasive books. Later, on The Book Review in July 2014, Greg Cowles discussed the volume when it entered the non-fiction bestseller list. Cowles explained to listeners that Zakaria's work functions fundamentally as a defense of the traditional academic curriculum centered around the arts and sciences, contrasting it with increasingly vocational educational models. Together, these podcast references underscore the book's prominent place in contemporary cultural discourse surrounding education, highlighting how Zakaria's arguments resonate with both writers striving for persuasive clarity and critics evaluating the broader direction of modern learning systems in schools and universities.
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David Perell as you think about writing your books, Post-American World, The Case for Liberal Education, how does that k… 1
“as you think about writing your books, Post-American World, The Case for Liberal Education, how does that kind of get into orbit?”
Greg Cowles then finally uh new number six fared Zakaria has a book called in defense of a liberal education it is basi… 1
“then finally uh new number six fared Zakaria has a book called in defense of a liberal education it is basically a defense of the traditional curriculum in the Arts and Sciences”