Should We Still Read Ancient Texts? | Classical Education Explained
from Classical Et Cetera Hosted by The Memoria Press Podcast Network
As a publisher in the world of classical education, Memoria Press is often asked: Why do you write new books and guides rather than directly utilizing ancient sources? This is an important question we aim to answer with this week's Classical Et Cetera. Among the many misconceptions about classical education, it’s essential to discuss the limitations of using ancient texts in a typical classroom. Drawing on years of experience in curriculum development, we will explore important pedagogical choices related to this dilemma and highlight how we can honor the wisdom of the past while addressing contemporary needs. Learn more about the essentials of our curriculum right here: https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/memoria-press-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=142 What We're Reading from This Episode: Portrait of a Lady —Henry James (Martin) The Seven Liberal Arts: A Study of Medieval Culture —Paul Abelson (Martin) The Turn of the Screw —Henry James (Tanya & Paul) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy —(Tanya) Remembering Laughter —Wallace Stegner (Paul)
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