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Where Is Classical Education Going?

The Well-Trained Mind podcast

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Embracing Classical Education in Response to Modern Concerns

The chapter delves into the historical context of Christians embracing classical education as a response to worries about children's exposure to mainstream influences like advertisements. It discusses the evolution of classical education from a tool against mass propaganda to a means of preparing children to navigate the world without being influenced by it. The chapter also explores the political motivations behind certain conservative religious groups' shift towards classical education and the connection to contemporary rhetoric.

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