The Heart of Culture

The Heart of Culture by Habiger Institute for Catholic Leadership is a brief yet comprehensive history of Western education, as well as a powerful witness to the importance of tradition. The West is the result of a vibrant educational history, not of geographic, ethnic, or political forces. When that tradition falls apart, the culture faces an identity crisis. Today, the West is facing a similar problem, as its tradition's timeless wisdom is neglected, misunderstood, or downright discarded. From the Greek ideal of paideia to John Henry Newman's idea of a university, this brief book confronts that dilemma by bringing to light the live, multifaceted educational heritage that formed the West.

The Heart of Culture, which was originally created for use in the Catholic Studies program at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), provides a unifying perspective and a clear historical grasp of Western culture's lifeblood, and is sure to assist teacher and student alike in the pursuit of excellence.