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The Left Case for Great Books

A left-wing university professor argues that “great books” education is not a conservative project but a deeply humane one. Drawing on Paulo Freire and classroom experience, the essay makes a case for classical education as a path to freedom, community, and the good life.

February 1, 20261 min read

Examined Life • Daniel Walden

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