Purposes of College Education

By Pericles Lewis, Dean of Yale College

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College is a crucial institution through which our society sets expectations for young people. This podcast explores some of the purposes of a college education today, including conversation with others on intellectual matters, development of personal character, participation in a community, and preparation for citizenship. We look at practical and personal dimensions of college, including career preparation and pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. The episodes will be released in couplets for each purpose, pairing the historic with the contemporary to trace the lineage of each theme through the centuries. We encourage listeners to reflect on their own educational experiences and consider ways that college can meet the needs of future generations.

Episode Date
CITIZENSHIP: Influential Speeches and Democratic Society
Aug 27, 2024
CITIZENSHIP: From Ancient Athens to the Ivy League
Aug 20, 2024
COMMUNITY: Duty & Disobedience
Aug 02, 2023
COMMUNITY: Roles & Responsibility
Aug 02, 2023
CONVERSATION: Free Speech on Campus
May 03, 2023
CONVERSATION: Plato & John Stuart Mill
May 03, 2023
Purposes of College Education Trailer
Apr 26, 2023