In our reading this week, philosopher John Dewey argues for a reconsideration of traditional schooling in an effort to focus on the social...

In our reading this week, philosopher John Dewey argues for a reconsideration of traditional schooling in an effort to focus on the social development of a student. Robert Hutchins, on the other hand, suggests that the purpose of education is for a liberal arts education with the focus on intellectual growth. What ought to be the primary purpose of American education?