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The Cause - Rob Pirie

8 Books You Should Read To Save Society - Before It's Too Late...

Jun 12, 2024
This podcast series explores the impact of education and morals on society, highlighting the importance of classical education in safeguarding liberty. The speaker covers eight essential books addressing societal issues, government influence, and the political theory of the American Founding. Through these books, the audience is encouraged to educate themselves and stand as a union to combat external forces closing in.
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Quick takeaways

  • Classical education emphasizes the importance of understanding ancient civilizations for sustaining a democratic society.
  • Rejecting moral foundations leads to societal decay and diminishes individual humanity.

Deep dives

Theme 1: The Importance of Classical Education in Sustaining a Just Civilization

Classical education, as highlighted in 'A Defense of Classical Education' by Richard Livingston, emphasizes the significance of understanding Greek and Roman achievements to comprehend the American founding. Without this education, a society cannot sustain a democratic republic form of government. The book stresses the need for individuals to be educated to think and judge correctly, guided by agreed-upon virtues.

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