What does 'Liberal Arts' mean? | Ask the College Experts

"The problems of the world do not present themselves bounded by discipline." Bates' Dean of the Faculty Malcolm Hill shares why he's a strong believer in the liberal arts.

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The 'liberal arts' has nothing to do with political ideology. It means that students are well-served by being exposed to a wide array of academic disciplines. Life doesn't confine itself to one area of knowledge. At Bates, we believe the liberal arts will best prepare you for life after graduation.

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Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, is one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges. It is a welcoming community whose members care deeply about the rigorous, challenging, and rewarding life of ideas and principles, and value their exchange and examination.