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Exploring the Value of Liberal Arts in Engineering and Beyond
Exploring the drawbacks of specialization in engineering roles and advocating for a broader skill set to avoid monotony and enhance business success through communication and adaptability.
About our Guest
Dr. Christopher Perrin, is an author, consultant, and speaker, who specializes in classical education and is committed to the national renewal of the liberal arts tradition. He is the co-founder of Classical Academic Press (CAP) and serves full-time as the CEO/publisher. Through CAP, Christopher serves as a consultant to charter, public, private, and Christian schools across the country. He is the director of the Alcuin Fellowship of classical educators. He has published numerous books, articles, and lectures that are widely used throughout the United States and the English-speaking world. Christopher has a passion for classical education and is a lover of goodness, truth, and beauty wherever it is found.
Show Notes
This episode addresses one of the most frequently asked questions today, "How can we help parents understand what Classical Education is?".
Dr. Christopher Perrin and Adrienne Freas get to the heart of the many facets of classical education and most importantly, the formation of the human person. What makes classical education a good fit for educating children so that they are ready in the most excellent way, for any future career?
Some Topics they discusse are surprisingly very interesting! Discover the deeper points and why these are important to know.
Classical Academic Press Titles (discussed in this episode)
For 15% off all CAP products use discount code CEPODCAST15 at the checkout.
Other Resources and Books & Mentioned In This Episode
Genesis
Orthodoxy by GK Chesterton
Google definition of education
Webster's definition 1828 education
Oxford dictionary
Harvard University
Dorothy Sayers
Tim's Vermeer movie
Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper
Podcast Episode with Jarrid Looney
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/templeton-honors-college
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Credits:
Sound Engineer: Andrew Helsel
Logo Art: Anastasiya CF
Music: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic
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