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Why You Should Study Old Books and Dead Languages

A Catholic perspective on classical education.

August 8, 2023 0

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Classical education is a trendy topic nowadays as classical schools are cropping up around the country. Catholic schools, charter schools, homeschooling programs and more are each offering their own version of this old-fashioned approach to the liberal arts. What is a classical education? Why are Catholics interested in this approach to learning? In this episode of The Download, hosts Bradley Eli, Simon Rafe, Rodney Pelletier and David Gordon lay out the basics of classical learning. They also discuss the importance of studying great books and the usefulness of Latin.

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