WOF 521: The Philosophical Habit (9 of 12)
The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture · Brandon Vogt
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Show Notes
Newman believed that a liberal arts education would instill a philosophical habit of mind in students, helping students reason to the foundational principles of every discipline and see how everything fits together. The philosophical habit of mind distinguishes between significance and triviality, helping society and individuals order everything to the Good.
Topics Covered:
- Pattern recognition
- Sapientia
- Useless education is useful
- Advantages and disadvantages of the philosophical habit of mind
Links:
- Article: The Philosophical Habit of Mind: Aristotle and Newman on the End of Liberal Education
- Video: Alasdair MacIntyre on Newman's Idea of a University
- Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/
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