David V. Hicks

Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education

Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education

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Genres: Education, Non-Fiction, Philosophical, Schole
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A reissue of a classic text, Norms and Nobility is a provocative reappraisal of classical education that offers a workable program for contemporary school reform. David Hicks contends that the classical tradition promotes a spirit of inquiry that is concerned with the development of style and conscience, which makes it an effective and meaningful form of education. Dismissing notions that classical education is elitist and irrelevant, Hicks argues that the classical tradition can meet the needs of our increasingly technological society as well as serve as a feasible model for mass education.

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The Lawgivers: The Parallel lives of Numa Pompilius and Lycurgus of Sparta

The Lawgivers: The Parallel lives of Numa Pompilius and Lycurgus of Sparta

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Long considered an essential title in classical literature, Plutarch s Lives have, unfortunately, fallen out of favor among many contemporary readers and educators. Most translations have rendered Plutarch s original language, which is so energetic in the Greek, quite dryly in English, thus relegating these classic tales to the dusty bookshelves of specialists. However, this new translation by C. Scot Hicks and David V. Hicks (The Emperor s Handbook) brings Plutarch s original tales to life, making them accessible for today s readers and students thanks to their highly readable rendition of Plutarch s prose. Featuring thorough commentary on the historical context of these two great men, maps, illustrations, and more, The Lawgivers will introduce a new generation of readers to this truly essential and enjoyable writer.

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