Conservatives Like the Liberal Arts, Actually. They Just Don’t Like the Phrase.
Conservatives value liberal arts education, but dislike the term 'liberal arts'.
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Some people think liberal arts are useless. But others, including conservatives, value them. They just don't like the name 'liberal arts'.
Why it matters
This story matters because it shows that people can disagree on words, but not on the value of education.
- What do conservatives think of liberal arts?
- Conservatives value liberal arts education, but dislike the term.
- Why do conservatives dislike the term 'liberal arts'?
- They probably think the word 'liberal' has a negative meaning.
- What do people usually mean by 'liberal arts'?
- They usually mean subjects like history, literature, and art.
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The outlets frame the story as a disagreement over words, rather than the value of education. They highlight that conservatives value liberal arts education, but dislike the term.
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Conservatives value liberal arts education, but dislike the term.
Sources1TypeAngleNYT PoliticsHighlights conservative support for liberal arts