Robert Maynard Hutchins

Robert Maynard Hutchins was a prominent American educational thinker and leader, best known for his work as the president and chancellor of the University of Chicago. He aimed to reform higher education by emphasizing a broad liberal arts curriculum, critical thinking, and intellectual rigor, moving away from specialized and vocational training. Hutchins believed education should develop moral and intellectual virtues, fostering well-rounded citizens. His ideas influenced modern university curricula and academic philosophy, advocating for a focus on enduring ideas and moral responsibility in education.