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Another Sort of Learning

Noting the widespread concern about the quality of education in our schools, Schall examines what is taught and read (and not read) in these schools. He questions the fundamental premises in our culture which do not allow truth to be considered. Schall lists various important books to read, and why.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 299 pages
Form
essays

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