Bump. Although a real Liberal Arts degree ironically would push one to be more conservative.
Most 18-22 year olds don't have the perspective to absorb a true liberal arts.
Sigh.
Also, I think a 4 year intensive reading list would likely be of more use, and practically free.
Reading is fundamental and I cannot agree with you more. Being self-educated by reading is undervalued, IMO.
Reading is self guided but you are still learning from others. The entire premise of academia is that the student requires a professor to tell them the significance of what the author plainly stated.