Another Sort of Learning

Schall, James V.

ISBN 10: 089870183X / ISBN 13: 9780898701838

Published by Ignatius Press, 1988

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PAGES- text-markings/notes written on many pages; outside edge has medium stains, interior has minor stains; long crease on first blank page, medium creases on other pages, no tears. COVER- one-inch tear along edge of lower spine, medium creases, other medium wear; minor stains. Not ex-library.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Another Sort of Learning
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication Date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 089870183X
• ISBN 13: 9780898701838
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Book Type: Book
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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

James V. Schall, S.J., was a Professor of Political Philosophy from 1977 to 2012 at Georgetown University, where he received his Ph.D. in Political Th eory in 1960. Three times he was granted the Award for Faculty Excellence by the senior class at Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences. He wrote hundreds of essays and columns and more than thirty books, including On Islam, The Order of Things, and Another Sort of Learning from Ignatius Press.