The Purposes of a Liberal Education

College is a crucial institution in which our society works through its expectations for young people. Yale in particular aspires to offer a liberal education — a much-debated concept — and Dean Lewis will explore some of the purposes of such an education: conversation with others on intellectual matters, development of personal character, participation in the community, and preparation for citizenship. How do these goals impact the design of the curriculum and residential life at Yale College today?

Friday, May 24, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Yale University Art Gallery, McNeil Lecture Hall, 1111 Chapel Street
Yale University
New Haven
New Haven CT 06520