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On Christian Teaching

The De Doctrina Christiana (“On Christian Teaching”) is one of Augustine’s most important works on the classical tradition. Undertaken at the same time as the Confessions, it sheds light on the development of Augustine’s thought, especially in the areas of ethics, hermeneutics, and sign theory. This completely new translation gives a close but updated representation of Augustine’s thought and expression, while a succinct introduction and select bibliography present the insights of recent research.

SS #80: Let’s Get Physical (Gymnastic in a Classical Education)

SS #80: Let’s Get Physical (Gymnastic in a Classical Education)

ByBrandy

Today’s discussion about physical training in classical education was one Brandy, Mystie, Pam, and Abby got to record when they were all together in Phoenix for the Loving Well retreat. They do get philosophical and discuss why these things are important, but they also get practical and talk about a bunch of ideas that they…

SS #77: Let’s Get Together, Yeah Yeah Yeah (Communities vs. Networks)

SS #77: Let’s Get Together, Yeah Yeah Yeah (Communities vs. Networks)

ByBrandy

Today’s discussion between Brandy, Pam, Mystie, and Abby centers on the differences between communities and networks as spelled out by John Taylor Gatto in his wonderful little book Dumbing Us Down. To which do you belong? Is there an ideal? There’s a lot of food for thought in this episode. Time to register for the…

SS #76: The Wonder Years (Quintilian and the Classical Preschool)

SS #76: The Wonder Years (Quintilian and the Classical Preschool)

ByBrandy

Is there really such a thing as classical education for preschoolers? You may be surprised to learn that yes the ancients actually had opinions on what to do with the little ones entrusted to us. In today’s episode, Mystie, Brandy, and Abby discuss a bit about what Plato, Aristotle, and Quintilian had to say on…