enkuklopaideia
Enkuklopaideia, also transliterated enkyklopaideia or enkuklopaidia, is a term from Ancient Greek meaning the education of the circle or universal education. The root enkyklo- derives from enkyklos, circular or complete, while paideia means upbringing or education. In early usage, the phrase described a broad, well-rounded program of learning intended to cultivate citizens who possessed a general knowledge of the liberal arts, ethics, and civic responsibilities. The concept underlies what later came to be called a general education or liberal arts curriculum.
Historically, the word is associated with the idea of a comprehensive curriculum or body of knowledge that
In contemporary discussion, enkyklopaideia is primarily of linguistic and historical interest rather than a designation for