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The Concept of the Arete and Liberal Arts - Wen-Bin Jian

In September 2023, I took the initiative to set up the course of Arete Colloquium. The task seemed to be simple. We just had to invite experts from various fields, assist and confirm their arrival for the lecturers. We may also have to assist with interactions between the lecturers and the students during the class.

The Infinity of “Becoming”-based Modern Liberal Education PART 2: The Self and the Other En-Qi Li

John Dewey views experiential learning as the core of education, asserting that education should not merely be the transmission of knowledge but should instead facilitate the development of students' thinking and practical abilities within real-world contexts. Effective learning, according to Dewey, is grounded in the individual’s active exploration and interaction with their environment. Thus, education must transcend the unidirectional and coercive transmission of knowledge, instead fostering an

The Liberal Arts Archetype of the Past—The Story of Engineers Driving Cultural Trends in Taiwan, I-

Before the merger, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) was renowned for its focus on science and engineering. The education of engineers emphasized pragmatism, rationality, and a grounded approach, making it difficult to associate the institution with literature, arts, and political thought. However, in Taiwan--a small island where anything can happen outside the norms--miracles were created one after another, like this story that began in 1950.

Street Houses, North-South Goods, Herbal Scents, and Local Medical History – Li-Hung Chang

When you think of Dadaocheng, what images come to mind? Is it the crowded streets during the New Year shopping season, the dazzling fireworks along the riverside during the Qixi Festival, the rich aroma of various traditional Chinese medicines and dried goods, the rows of long red brick street houses adorned with cement or printed decorations

Expolring Sustanability from the Inspiration of Soba Noddles– Young, Kuu-Young

Taking advantage of the opportunity to attend an international conference in Kyoto, I revisited the renowned ancestral restaurant, Owariya. Established in 1465, nearly 560 years ago, this historical establishment is famous for its soba noodles. The signature dish, "Hourai Soba," is served in lacquerware and accompanied by exquisite side dishes. The blend of nostalgia and delectable

A Writing-Note on The Development White Book of Liberal Arts College NYCU—Shiang-Jang Tzeng

Paul Romer, the laureate of 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics, and Daron Acemoglu, the winner of 2005 Clark Prize (he is also the author of “ Why Nations Fail: Power, Wealth and Poverty ” and “ Power and Progress Power and Progress : Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity ”) has always

The Infinity of 'Becoming'-based Modern Liberal Education－En-QI Li

In the year 2024, as the tidal wave of artificial intelligence (AI) sweeps across the globe, its capabilities for autonomous learning and evolution necessitate a reevaluation of the uniqueness and irreplaceability of various domains. Consequently, this paper, drawing an analogy between the concept of AI and the human learning process and integrating the discourses of the educational philosopher John Dewey, views education not as a static, KPI-driven knowledge injection plan but as a dynamic process. It proposes a 'becoming'-based approach to liberal education as a pathway to ad

Life of Medieval University Students—Cheng-Kuang, Hu