Civil society Quote by A. Bartlett Giamatti
“A liberal education is at the heart of a civil society, and at the heart of a liberal education is the act of teaching.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, University of Michigan, 1995
A liberal education sustains democratic society, and teaching is central to that education.
In simple terms: Liberal education supports democracy; teaching is key.
Key Takeaway
Promote teaching as civic duty.
Themes
education
democracy
civic duty
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- university classrooms
- public policy debates
- community workshops
Key Concepts
liberal arts
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does teaching shape civic values?
- What responsibilities do educators have to society?
A Different Perspective
Teaching alone cannot guarantee civic engagement without broader societal support.
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