There is frequent talk in classical education circles about becoming more human, which can be disconcerting and easily misunderstood. Although intended to honor and elevate our humanity, what we often hear in such comments today is an implicit attack on the less educated as therefore less human. Today we tackle, qualify, and defend the statement:…
When anyone uses language without a strict regard for speaking truthfully and speaking to come to know and understand and communicate truth as best they can, language becomes a tool of control. Listen to the podcast: TUNE IN: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Flattery, Lies, and the Pursuit of Truth Today’s Hosts and Source…
C.S. Lewis’ small book, The Abolition of Man, is a must-read in the classical education world because he so pointedly reveals the problem with modern, progressive education. The first chapter, and the one most often quoted, is titled “Men Without Chests,” so often this phrase is tossed around. But what does it mean to be…
Yes, you can teach virtue. However, that doesn’t mean education can make people into Christians. We must distinguish between training in good habits and a changed heart. Only God changes hearts, but he ordains discipleship (education) to train in the way people should go. Education does not save, so it will not make one morally…
