Light & Truth Conversations: Rabbi Mark Gottlieb, What is education really for?

In this episode of Light & Truth, Jonathan J. Sanford sits down with Rabbi Mark Gottlieb to explore one of the most urgent questions in education today:Is education about job preparation—or the formation of the whole human person?Drawing on the thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand and the shared intellectual traditions of Judaism and Christianity, this conversation examines:Why classical education is a living tradition—not a relic of the pastThe role of truth, goodness, and beauty in forming characterHow habit, discipline, and intentional living shape virtueWhy specialization alone cannot form leadersThe shared mission of Jews and Christians in renewing Western civilizationAt a time when education is increasingly reduced to utility and speed, this discussion offers a compelling vision: education as formation—rooted in tradition, oriented toward purpose, and capable of renewing culture.About Light & TruthLight & Truth is a podcast series from the University of Dallas, featuring conversations on the renewal of culture, faith, and the enduring value of the liberal arts in the modern world.Learn more about the University of Dallas:https://udallas.eduExplore the Classical Education Program:https://udallas.edu