The Art of Humane Education

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The book emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge through a broad education rather than specialization. Verene advocates for a curriculum that fosters the arts of reading, writing, and thinking. He views class lectures as a form of oratory, guided by the principles of rhetoric. Presented as a series of letters, it articulates his original and practical ideas about humane education, encouraging a holistic approach to learning that integrates various fields of thought.