The Importance of a Public University

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It's an honor to be here. I do hope to do it again, and i hope that our paths cross im persion on some point. Even private institutions are involved in a public good. That's what it's aboutye. But, but you have to choose to take advantage of the public good. A, just like you got to pick up the book. You see, you know, in the pile in your neighbor's yard, where you can lead a horse in water, but, but no one can make a drink. Ye yo, that is right. Rosevelt, this was so fun. I loved the book. Andis an honor talking to you. Andi

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to author Roosevelt Montas about how to make philosophy and the classics accessible to young children, how the classics connect to something in our humanity, how the ancient texts connect children and adults the same, and more.

Roosevelt Montás is Director of the Freedom and Citizenship Program. He was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York as a teenager. Roosevelt specializes in Antebellum American literature and culture, with a particular interest in American national identity. He regularly teaches moral and political philosophy in the Columbia Core Curriculum as well seminars in American Studies. Roosevelt is the author of “Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation.”

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