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:…
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…
Wendi Capehart from the AmblesideOnline Advisory board is a very busy lady, so we were thrilled when she — rightly dubbed “the smartest woman on the internet” by Cindy Rollins — agreed to a phone call with us this summer. Wendi blogs at Wendi Wanders. She has published an e-zine called Education for All. The…
