THE NEW LYCEUMS.

The article discusses the history and significance of the Lyceum movement in America, which was a form of Socratic education that aimed to promote civic education and individual self-improvement. The movement originated in the early 19th century and gained traction in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States. Lyceums were places where people gathered to discuss various topics, including government, science, philosophy, and literature. The article also highlights contemporary efforts to revive the Lyceum movement, both within universities and through organizations that promote para-academic learning. These efforts aim to foster critical thinking, intellectual diversity, and a love of learning in order to cultivate the habits of mind necessary for a free and democratic society. [Extracted from the article]