Reviews for Paradoxes of education in a republic

The average rating for Paradoxes of education in a republic based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-03-24 00:00:00 Barbara Tuck A dense, incisive analysis of the mores of education in the United States, focused on how the principles of its founders have shaped schools to the modern day. Although it was written 30 years ago, there's not much to quibble with in her assessment. Perhaps that's proof that things don't change as much as we'd like to convince ourselves. The goal is a demonstrable proof of the suitability of a classical (though not nostalgic), reflectively-oriented program of education, particular for undergraduate education. I think there's a lot here that applies to high schools as well. Deserves to be read slowly and engaged with; trying to do too much as once may induce skimming.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-06-29 00:00:00 Carl Ekstein Fascinating evaluation of the tensions and paradoxes inherent in our republic. Thoughtful analysis of how to maintain the tradition of liberal education in contemporary society.