The King's Hall Classical Christian Education’s Egalitarianism Problem
Mar 14, 2025
The discussion tackles classical Christian education's inherent tensions with egalitarian ideals. It critiques modern educational theories while examining historical perspectives on learning. There's humor as speakers explore education’s complexities, including gender roles and leadership in education. A focus on moral formation emphasizes the need for individual vocational respect within universal education. The podcast advocates for a return to traditional educational values, highlighting the importance of community and character development in shaping future generations.
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Egalitarianism in Classical Education
- Classical Christian education advocates sometimes have an egalitarian impulse.
- They don't see that "getting a job" is the primary goal of universal education for most people.
Comenius and Universal Education
- John Amos Comenius, a 17th-century Moravian educator, advocated for universal education.
- His ideas, influenced by the Protestant Reformation, laid the groundwork for modern public education systems.
Industrial Revolution's Impact on Education
- The Industrial Revolution significantly impacted education by increasing literacy rates due to factory jobs.
- This led to mandatory schooling and near-universal literacy by the 20th century.
