For many years, traditionalist thinkers have promoted the teaching of a set of core texts — the «great books» — as a vital
element of a liberal arts education during a time when demands for multiculturalism led to the dismantling of a number of traditional programs of study.
For example, Dr. Ikeda recently stated, «I believe that a
liberal arts education should be the core
element of the first half
of every university degree course, as it provides a general understanding
of humanity.»