“The male has more teeth than the female in mankind, and sheep and goats, and swine. This has not been observed in other animals. Those persons which have the greatest number of teeth are the longest lived; those which have...
Francis Bacon lived in the 16th and 17th centuries, and made many contributions to Western thought in the fields of law, natural philosophy, and perhaps most notably in science. He is often credited with development of the scientific method, which many of...
The Midwest experiences the wonder of God’s order through the changing of seasons. We build our routines by them, decorate by them, and dress according to them. Schools have seasons of their own, however, theirs do not coincide with nature’s...
Why are classical schools obsessed with books? Isn’t a picture worth a thousand words? And aren’t there advantages to the use of screens, like keeping children engaged? Books are at the foundation of a classical education, not because technology lacks...
View children as “little angels?” Believe they are naturally good, needing only to be encouraged to grow? This is the false foundation of progressive education—and it has profound implications for self-government. Thinkers like Rousseau, Froebel, and Dewey changed the course...
Think that a classical education imparts a great deal of knowledge that is neither useful nor practical? Believe that it often consists of subjects that are neither relevant to present concerns nor designed to accomplish tangible results? This view is...
Have you ever asked the question, “What philosophy does my child’s school teach?” If not, perhaps this New Year is the perfect occasion to do so. Perhaps, upon reflection, you will conclude that now is the right time to discover...
Shouldn’t school be fun? Don’t children do better when they are having a good time? Why must an excellent education be difficult? Despite appearances, these are questions of ends, not means—of purpose, not pedagogy. Struggle is an inherent part of...
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