The Education of Free Men
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"The Education of Free Men" is a work by American philosopher Horace M. Kallen that explores democratic ideals, cultural pluralism, and the principles necessary for educating citizens in a free society.
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| The Education of Free Men canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Education of Free Men Context triple: [Horace M. Kallen, notableWork, The Education of Free Men]
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A.
The Freedom of Man
The Freedom of Man is a philosophical work by physicist Arthur H. Compton exploring the relationship between modern physics, determinism, and human free will.
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B.
Truth and Freedom
Truth and Freedom is the English translation of the Latin motto of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, reflecting its emphasis on integrity and liberty in special operations training.
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C.
Toward Freedom
Toward Freedom is the subtitle of Jawaharlal Nehru’s autobiography, in which he reflects on his life, political struggles, and the Indian independence movement.
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D.
Toward Full Freedom
Toward Full Freedom is a significant work by civil rights activist Mary White Ovington that reflects her advocacy for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
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E.
The Science of Liberty
The Science of Liberty is a nonfiction book by science writer Timothy Ferris that explores the historical relationship between scientific progress and the development of liberal democracy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Education of Free Men Target entity description: "The Education of Free Men" is a work by American philosopher Horace M. Kallen that explores democratic ideals, cultural pluralism, and the principles necessary for educating citizens in a free society.
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A.
The Freedom of Man
The Freedom of Man is a philosophical work by physicist Arthur H. Compton exploring the relationship between modern physics, determinism, and human free will.
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B.
Truth and Freedom
Truth and Freedom is the English translation of the Latin motto of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, reflecting its emphasis on integrity and liberty in special operations training.
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C.
Toward Freedom
Toward Freedom is the subtitle of Jawaharlal Nehru’s autobiography, in which he reflects on his life, political struggles, and the Indian independence movement.
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D.
Toward Full Freedom
Toward Full Freedom is a significant work by civil rights activist Mary White Ovington that reflects her advocacy for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
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E.
The Science of Liberty
The Science of Liberty is a nonfiction book by science writer Timothy Ferris that explores the historical relationship between scientific progress and the development of liberal democracy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
defend cultural pluralism within democracy
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define principles for educating citizens in a free society ⓘ reconcile individual freedom with social responsibility ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Horace M. Kallen's theory of cultural pluralism ⓘ |
| author | Horace M. Kallen ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| critiques |
authoritarian models of education
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cultural homogenization in education ⓘ |
| discusses |
ethical foundations of democratic life
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relationship between culture and citizenship ⓘ role of education in sustaining democracy ⓘ tension between assimilation and pluralism ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
American studies
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philosophy of education ⓘ political theory ⓘ |
| genre |
educational theory
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political philosophy ⓘ social philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
pluralist
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pro-democracy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
American democratic ideals
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progressive education movement ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
citizenship
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civic responsibility ⓘ cultural pluralism ⓘ democracy ⓘ democratic education ⓘ free society ⓘ individual freedom ⓘ liberalism ⓘ minority rights ⓘ public education ⓘ social cohesion ⓘ values education ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
American liberalism
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American pragmatism ⓘ |
| proposes | educational principles for free citizens ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Culture and Democracy in the United States ⓘ |
| supports |
active participation in democratic life
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development of critical thinking in citizens ⓘ respect for cultural diversity ⓘ |
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