Tag: Curriculum Development
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The Importance of Western Civ Studies in Modern Universities
According to Russell Kirk’s essay “Cultural Debris,” civilizations are held together not by force of arms, but by the subtle threads of moral and intellectual principle. The fabric of civilization is a complex tapestry woven from historical and philosophical threads, exemplified by its canon. As a conservative academic, Kirk was concerned with the state of…
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The Importance of Western Civ Studies in Modern Universities
Russell Kirk, a conservative academic, argued in his essay “Cultural Debris” that civilizations are held together not by force, but by moral and intellectual principles. He believed that the fabric of civilization is a complex tapestry woven from historical and philosophical threads, exemplified by its canon. However, Kirk was concerned about the state of modern…