Lorraine Smith Pangle

Lorraine Smith Pangle

1 book

About the Author

Lorraine Smith Pangle is a distinguished author and scholar whose work explores the intellectual foundations of American education, civic life, and liberty. In The Learning of Liberty: The Educational Ideas of the American Founders, she examines how the nation’s founders understood education as essential to self-government and the cultivation of responsible citizens. Her writing connects political philosophy, history, and educational thought, offering readers a nuanced perspective on enduring questions about freedom, citizenship, and the purposes of learning. Pangle’s work is valued for its depth, clarity, and relevance to contemporary debates about education and democracy.

Writing style
scholarly analytical accessible

Books by Lorraine Smith Pangle