Constructively challenging authority requires the basic habits of mind a liberal education seeks to instill: the ability to frame the essential questions; to think critically, analytically, and ethically about the problems those questions identify; and to respond effectively, creatively, and wisely to the implications of the analysis. It requires not only an ability to appreciate the complexity of a problem but also to identify its essence in order to achieve effective, just, and fair conclusions. Gregory S. Prince
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A liberal education seeks to instill the core values of self-reliance, self-criticism, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and the ability to read critically. These values are essential to any person seeking a well-rounded education. If you do not have these skills from a young age, you will struggle to put them into practice later in life.

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