Why the Great Books Matter: Jennifer Frey at ISI’s American Politics Summit
July 1, 2025
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as posted by the channelWhat makes a book “great”—and why should we care?
In this fascinating interview, ISI’s Dan McCarthy sits down with Dr. Jennifer Frey, professor of philosophy and host of Sacred and Profane Love, for a deep dive into the meaning and mission of the liberal arts.
Dr. Frey explores the enduring value of the Great Books tradition, the criteria that define it, and the unique role it plays in cultivating human flourishing. She addresses why the liberal arts are increasingly misunderstood—and even attacked—in today’s academic and cultural climate, and why their defense is more urgent than ever.
Is there still a place for wisdom in higher education? What do we lose when we abandon the canon?
This wide-ranging and timely conversation is essential viewing for anyone who believes education should be more than job training—it should be a formation of the soul.
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