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Milton Mayer discusses the educational philosophy of Robert Hutchins

BROADCAST: May. 27, 1977 | DURATION: 00:52:36

Synopsis

Milton Mayer discusses the state of U.S. education and the educational ideas of Robert Hutchins.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 27, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.04 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Education Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists Educators

Tags

Mayer, Milton Sanford, 1908---Interviews Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Mayer, Milton Sanford, 1908-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Universities and colleges--United States Adult education--Social aspects--United States. Hutchins, Robert Maynard, 1899-1977 Educational philosophy Educational theory University of Chicago University of Utopia Educational perennialism Great Books of the Western World Liberal education Education, Humanistic

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