Liberal education was once governed by a canon, a recognized body of knowledge considered essential for transmission from one generation to the next. These essays examine the plight of modern educational theory in a world trying to cope with information overload without the guidance of a canon. Contributors include Carl Bereiter, Gordon Wells, and James Miller.
Author Biography
Barry Smith is Professor of Philosophy and member of the Center for Cognitive Sciences at SUNY Buffalo. He is also the editor of The Monist, a philosophy journal.
