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Discusses providers of and the concept of liberal adult education in Finland. Providers include (1) folk high schools, (2) adult education centers, (3) voluntary popular organizations, (4) public libraries, (5) evening schools, (6) cooperative groups formed of universities and other adult education providers, (7) summer universities, and (8) public broadcasting. (CH)

Consists of two articles responding to the question "Can liberal adult education maintain its independence in Finland?" Notes that independence involves responsibility and discusses various pressures, especially the development of adult vocational training. States that liberal education can justify its existence by demonstrating that in practice it is worthy of its traditional reputation. (CH)

Discusses the Finnish government's decision of principles concerning the development of adult education in terms of "free cultural and educational work": adult education centers or civic and workers' institutes, folk high schools, and study circles and cultural work of national civic organizations. (MF)