Background
Mr. Freedman was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, on September 21, 1935.
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One of the most striking developments in American history has been the steady growth in the administrative process, to the point that the regulatory agencies of the federal government now affect the lives of more citizens more pervasively than the courts and possibly the Congress. In virtually every relevant respect, the administrative process has become a fourth branch of government, comparable in the scope of its authority and the impact of its decision making to the three more familiar constitutional branches. This book identifies and examines the causes of the enduring sense of crisis associated with the administrative process. This book argues a theory of legitimacy for the administrative process must be created. The author seeks to develop such a theory from the quality of administrative justice, taking as a premise the conviction that the capacity of government to devise fair procedures for the discharge of its decision-making responsibilities is the essence of democratic practice.
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In 1996 James Freedman published Idealism and Liberal Education, which discussed the ideals that shaped his life as an intellectual, a law professor, and a college and university president. In this new collection of essays, he convincingly explores his firm belief that a liberal education is the “surest instrument yet devised for developing those civilizing qualities of mind and character that enable men and women to lead satisfying lives and to make significant contributions to a democratic society.” Freedman concentrates directly upon the problems facing university presidents and all university administrators. A passionate and beautifully written argument for the benefits of a liberal education, this book In 1996 James Freedman published Idealism and Liberal Education, which discussed the ideals that shaped his life as an intellectual, a law professor, and a college and university president. In this new collection of essays, he convincingly explores his firm belief that a liberal education is the “surest instrument yet devised for developing those civilizing qualities of mind and character that enable men and women to lead satisfying lives and to make significant contributions to a democratic society.” Freedman concentrates directly upon the problems facing university presidents and all university administrators. A passionate and beautifully written argument for the benefits of a liberal education, this book
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With refreshing eloquence, James O. Freedman sets down the American ideals that have informed his life as an intellectual, a law professor, and a college and university president. He examines the content and character of liberal education, discusses the importance of letters and learning in forming his own life and values, and explores how the lessons and the habits of mind instilled by a liberal education can give direction and meaning to one's life. He offers a stirring defense of affirmative action in higher education. And he describes how, in the midst of undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, liberal education helped him in that most human of desires--the yearning to make order and sense out of his experience. Part intellectual biography and part examination of the world of higher education, Idealism and Liberal Education is a quintessentially American book, animated by a confidence that reason, knowledge, idealism, and the better angels of our natures will further human progress. Freedman offers, as models for shaping one's life, profiles of some of his heroes--Thurgood Marshall, Alexander M. Bickel, Václav Havel, Louis D. Brandeis, Felix Frankfurter, Hugo L. Black, Flannery O'Connor, Eudora Welty, George Orwell, Edmund Wilson, Martin Luther King, Jr., George F. Kennan, Ralph J. Bunche, and Harry S Truman. This volume speaks to all Americans who are drawn to the power of liberal education and democratic citizenship and who yearn for the inspiration to lead thoughtful, committed lives. "This thought-provoking book should be required reading for young people entering college and for the people who advise them. Freedman explores the purpose and importance of a liberal education in shaping values, character, and imagination and convincingly argues for the need for the wisdom and perspective it provides, whatever one's chosen field."--Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "In this wide-ranging series of essays, Freedman reveals himself again as one of America's most erudite, articulate, and reflective university presidents. Students, parents, fellow presidents, and all who love learning will find something in these pages to ponder with profit."--Derek Bok, Former President, Harvard University Idealism and Liberal Education is an inspiring intellectual diary of James O. Freedman. . . . It is a forceful affirmation of liberal education as a social and cultural force in shaping the minds and characters of our youth as future citizens and leaders of our democracy. It is a tribute to the joy of learning."--Vartan Gregorian, President, Brown University "Beautifully written and a pleasure to read. At a time when the idea of the liberal university is under attack from all sides, Freedman has given a wondrous personal reaffirmation of its place in our lives."--David Halberstam James O. Freedman is President of Dartmouth College. With refreshing eloquence, James O. Freedman sets down the American ideals that have informed his life as an intellectual, a law professor, and a college and university president. He examines the content and character of liberal education, discusses the importance of letters and learning in forming his own life and values, and explores how the lessons and the habits of mind instilled by a liberal education can give direction and meaning to one's life. He offers a stirring defense of affirmative action in higher education. And he describes how, in the midst of undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, liberal education helped him in that most human of desires--the yearning to make order and sense out of his experience. Part intellectual biography and part examination of the world of higher education, Idealism and Liberal Education is a quintessentially American book, animated by a confidence that reason, knowledge, idealism, and the better angels of our natures will further human progress. Freedman offers, as models for shaping one's life, profiles of some of his heroes--Thurgood Marshall, Alexander M. Bickel, Václav Havel, Louis D. Brandeis, Felix Frankfurter, Hugo L. Black, Flannery O'Connor, Eudora Welty, George Orwell, Edmund Wilson, Martin Luther King, Jr., George F. Kennan, Ralph J. Bunche, and Harry S Truman. This volume speaks to all Americans who are drawn to the power of liberal education and democratic citizenship and who yearn for the inspiration to lead thoughtful, committed lives. "This thought-provoking book should be required reading for young people entering college and for the people who advise them. Freedman explores the purpose and importance of a liberal education in shaping values, character, and imagination and convincingly argues for the need for the wisdom and perspective it provides, whatever one's chosen field."--Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "In this wide-ranging series of essays, Freedman reveals himself again as one of America's most erudite, articulate, and reflective university presidents. Students, parents, fellow presidents, and all who love learning will find something in these pages to ponder with profit."--Derek Bok, Former President, Harvard University Idealism and Liberal Education is an inspiring intellectual diary of James O. Freedman. . . . It is a forceful affirmation of liberal education as a social and cultural force in shaping the minds and characters of our youth as future citizens and leaders of our democracy. It is a tribute to the joy of learning."--Vartan Gregorian, President, Brown University "Beautifully written and a pleasure to read. At a time when the idea of the liberal university is under attack from all sides, Freedman has given a wondrous personal reaffirmation of its place in our lives."--David Halberstam James O. Freedman is President of Dartmouth College.
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James Freedman, the fifteenth president of Dartmouth College, began life in a struggling middle-class Jewish family in a provincial industrial New Hampshire town. By the time of his death from cancer in March 2006, he was one of the most celebrated educational leaders of his generation, perhaps of the twentieth century. Finding the Words is Freedman's account of the first twenty-seven years of this astonishing trajectory in a life made difficult by depression, but sustained throughout by a love of books and learning, a life that would transform the culture of American higher education. His mother's fierce and bruising ambition instilled in him an overwhelming drive to leave his mark upon the world. His father, a revered high-school English teacher who was timid outside the classroom, introduced him to the rich world of literature--and also passed on to him his doubts and insecurities. Freedman retraces his intellectual formation as a student, educator, scholar, and leader, from his early?obsession with book collecting through his undergraduate years at Harvard and his professional training at Yale Law School. This same passion for language and ideas defined Freedman's leadership at Dartmouth, where he deftly countered lingering anti-Semitism, fought entrenched interests to open the way for women and minorities, reformed and revitalized the curriculum, and boldly reconceived the school's campus. This moving and inspiring book vividly depicts the formative years of a man nourished by lifelong learning, whose rise from humble beginnings to heights of achievement will serve as a model for generations to come.
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Mr. Freedman was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, on September 21, 1935.
James Freedman graduated from Harvard University, receiving his Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) in 1957. And he also finished Yale University with Bachelor of Laws (cum laude) in 1962.
From 1962 to 1963 Mr. Freedman served as a law clerk to Judge Thurgood Marshall at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. During 1963-1964 he worked at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (law firm), New York City, helding the position of an associate. Between 1964 and 1967 he resimed his office as an assistant professor at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, in 1967-1969 associate professor, in 1969-1982 professor of law, and professor of political science from 1980 till 1982. He was a university ombudsman during the period of 1973-1976, associate dean of Law School, 1977-1978, dean, 1979-1982, associate provost of the university since 1978.
In 1982-1987 James Freedman was appointed president of University of Iowa, Iowa City. Since 1987 he became the president of Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. In 1970 Mr. Freedman worked as a visiting professor at University of Iowa. Starting from 1971 he held the post of visiting professor at University of Michigan.
In 1973 he served as a visiting professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. From 1976 till 1977 Mr. Freedman occupied the posts of a member of law faculty and visiting fellow at Clare Hall Cambridge University. In 1985 he became a life member of Clare Hall.
James Freedman worked at Salzburg Seminar in American Studies as a professor in 1979 and 1983. He was a member of board of directors, 1988-1991, 1994-1997. In 1981 he was appointed visiting professor of Georgetown University. Since 1985 he worked as a Roy R. Ray Lecturer at Southern Methodist University.
In 1994 he resumed his office as Tyrrell Williams Memorial Lecturer at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Between 1980 and 1982 he was a member of Philadelphia Board of Ethics. In 1981 Mr. Freedman was elected chairperson of Pennsylvania Legislative ReaPPortionment Commission. And in 1982-1983 he was a chairperson of Iowa Governor’s Task Force on Foreign Language and International Study.
During the period of 1986-1989 James Freedman was a member of board of directors of American Council on Education. From 1988 to 1991 he was a member of executive committee of Campus Compact. James Freedman became a member of national advisory board of Equity of College Board 2000 in 1992. Since 1979 he jioned Jewish Publication Society of America, becoming a member of board of trustees. In 1991 he became a member of board of directors of Houghton Mifflin Co.
He was a contributor to books, including The Power to Government: Assessing Reform in the United States, The Bulwark of Freedom: Public Understanding of the Law. Contributor of articles and reviews to periodicals, including Iowa Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, Southwestern Law Journal, Administrative Law Review, University of Chicago Law Review, and Stanford Law Review.
(One of the most striking developments in American history...)
(In 1996 James Freedman published Idealism and Liberal Edu...)
(James Freedman, the fifteenth president of Dartmouth Coll...)
(With refreshing eloquence, James O. Freedman sets down th...)
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Institute of International Education , United States
1991
American Judicature Society , United States
1988
American Law Institute , United States
Association of Governing Boards , United States
1988
Council on Competitiveness , United States
American Antiquarian Society , United States
1991 - 1994
Order of the Coif , United States