Rebellion against intellectualism has been caused by the lack of reason in intellectual pursuits. (HS)

In order for students to fully develop their intellect, they must be exposed to the finest professors and the most demanding disciplines. (HS)

Verstehen, the understanding of human behavior, can be of value to teacher and student alike, bringing both to an increased level of sophistication in the learning process. (Author/PG)

An examination of cognitive development with implications for teaching and curriculum construction. (HS)

The main obstacle to restoring the study of philosophy to the liberal arts curriculum is seen as the pervasive assumption that what the philosophers who make up the Great Tradition teach could not possibly be true. It is suggested that teachers are convinced of the intellectual superiority of our time. (MLW)

American society requires leaders with depth of vision; such individuals will arise from an education that endeavors to cultivate the intellect and provide the occasion for the acquisition of virtue. (Author)

Comparison of an Oxford undergraduate education to United States university education. (IR)

Higher education is described as a name for the highest formation of soul and mind, and the highest goal of education is "wisdom." Practical wisdom and theoretical wisdom are seen as exemplified at their peak in the comprehension of the genuine statesman and the genuine philosopher. (MLW)

Higher education should serve the long-term intellectual needs of the student. The only way to measure real learning is by what it does to the individual student's intellectual growth. A three-step approach to internalize, integrate, and subjectify knowledge is discussed. (MLW)

Educated persons, it is suggested, must be literate, understand public affairs, develop lifelong learning habits, and may be capable of solving problems through the discipline in which they majored. Faculty are seen as more important than college presidents in the general task of producing educated persons. (MLW)