摘要: Abstract This paper is concerned with the moral and ideological bases of UK central government's ambitious policy commitment to lifelong learning, motivated as this by two linked factors: perceived needs an increasingly sophisticated economy for a more skilled educated workforce desire within context greater accessibility wider participation in further higher education. What relevance does liberal tradition have post‐compulsory education training new environment? Critiques are explored found wanting, morally intellectually. However, such critiques significant implications formulation revitalised approach The values underpinning not disappeared there real potential develop accessible mass system. To achieve empowerment democracy requires that be framed universe provi...