College students used to get a healthy dose of liberal arts education, but now very few do. The college curriculum for most students now consists of some coursework that’s occupationally related, some that is politicized dreck, and some that’s entertaining fluff.

In today’s Martin Center article, Jovan Tripkovic looks at this lamentable state of affairs and offers some suggestions.

He writes, “Once a cornerstone of higher learning, the liberal arts are now experiencing a decline in both popularity and enrollment. Fewer universities offer liberal-arts programs, and even more students are opting not to pursue them.”

Yes, and one reason why is because so many of the professors who teach in the humanities have thrown in with the radicals and use their classrooms more for indoctrination than to enlighten their students — telling them what to think rather than teaching them how to think.

If you care about this, Tripkovic has several idea for you.

One is to read some of the Great Books of our civilization. You might even start a book club and begin spreading the word.

Another idea is to reframe the current educational narrative: “This is why we must challenge the notion that liberal-arts studies are outdated or impractical. We should instead highlight their essential role in fostering critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and cultural literacy. A liberal-arts education produces well-rounded individuals equipped to adapt in a rapidly changing economy.”

A good liberal arts education is the antidote for much of what ails our system and is worth reviving.