Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Sean Carroll

Holiday Message 2025 | The Romance of the University

December 22, 2025·43 min·3 clips

Sean Carroll argues that liberal education is an end in itself, not just job training, in the face of political attacks.

Sean Carroll reflects on how college changes people and defends the romantic ideal of liberal education against modern attacks. He argues that education should be an end in itself, preparing individuals for civic life and personal growth, rather than just job training.

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