C.S. Lewis on Training Moral Virtues

C.S. Lewis, one of the 20th centuries greatest authors, argues for the essential role of moral virtues. In The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength, this argument appears in many ways. Patrick is joined by Kolby and Jason to discuss this set of ideas in light of our aims as classical Christian educators.Links from this episode:C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of ManC.S. Lewis, That Hideous StrengthAlasdair MacIntyre, After Virtue"To Belbury or St. Anne’s? A Vision for Moral Education in C.S. Lewis’ That Hideous Strength" article by Kolby Atchison"C.S. Lewis and Two Types of Education" article by Patrick Egan"The Value of Objective Value: C. S. Lewis on Renewing Education" article by Patrick EganThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.