Since taking charge of a classical studies program a couple of years ago, I have faced the challenge of articulating to interested families the reasons why they should choose classical studies over the standard modern educational program. Often times, I must make that case in situations that require me to sum up the differences quite succinctly. But it is hard to be succinct about all that makes classical such a hopeful alternative to the modern educational system. I have strained my mind to pare down my thoughts to what is most essential about the distinction between classical and modern education. Here is what I have come up with:
This is beautiful. A classical education is to cultivate the virtues that permeates in a life filled with goodness, truth, and wisdom. As educators in classical education, we must see these truths and have our scholars experience this. It reminds me of the book The Basis of Leisure. It’s only when one truly has experience beauty one can say that is beautiful. They know why the truth of a thing is and how in its purest form beauty radiates goodness. I hope classical educators will feel this difference. I appreciate your article. “Every day in a classical classroom is an opportunity for a young people to do exactly what they are supposed to do with their lives.” Yes! Yes! Yes!
This is beautiful. A classical education is to cultivate the virtues that permeates in a life filled with goodness, truth, and wisdom. As educators in classical education, we must see these truths and have our scholars experience this. It reminds me of the book The Basis of Leisure. It’s only when one truly has experience beauty one can say that is beautiful. They know why the truth of a thing is and how in its purest form beauty radiates goodness. I hope classical educators will feel this difference. I appreciate your article. “Every day in a classical classroom is an opportunity for a young people to do exactly what they are supposed to do with their lives.” Yes! Yes! Yes!