Ascend - The Great Books Podcast

How to Read the Great Books Well

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Dec 31, 2023
Dr. Richard Meloche, a Great Books expert, joins Dr. Aaron Henderson, a scholar on cultural engagement, Dcn. Harrison Garlick, a deacon focused on effective reading strategies, and commentator Adam Minihan. They delve into the significance of the Great Books, discussing their role in shaping personal values and cultural identity. Key topics include reconnecting with foundational texts, the interplay of philosophy and faith, and the importance of holistic education. They emphasize reading with intent, humility, and imagination to foster deeper understanding.
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ANECDOTE

Deacon Garlick's Conversion

  • Deacon Harrison Garlick became interested in Catholicism while studying the relationship between faith and reason.
  • This led him to Ave Maria University, where a Great Books program and theology studies solidified his conversion.
INSIGHT

Ave Maria's Approach

  • Ave Maria's Great Books program wasn't presented as a standalone program but integrated into a broader curriculum.
  • It incorporated the "dialogue of the ancients and moderns," emphasizing historical context.
ANECDOTE

Marxist Friends

  • Deacon Garlick met high school friends who, despite reading the Great Books, became Marxists.
  • This highlighted the need for guidance and structure when engaging with these texts.
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