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Reading Through the Harvard Classics 50 Volume Series - Intro: Rob Pirie | Rediscovering Education

Aug 29, 2023

Rob Pirie, Education advocate and host of the Rediscovering Education podcast, introduces a new series on the Harvard Classics 50 Volume Series. He discusses the significance of classical education and his goals for deep diving into the classics to improve reading and comprehension skills. He also mentions his upcoming video series on each book in the series.

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Rob Pirie

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Quick takeaways

Supplemental education is essential for a well-rounded learning experience and to overcome limitations of the government education system.

The Harvard Classics series offers a valuable resource to gain knowledge of ancient and modern literature, fostering a liberal frame of mind and deepening our understanding of humanity's progress.

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The Importance of Supplemental Education and Self-Improvement

The podcast episode discusses the speaker's realization that relying solely on the government education system is insufficient and the importance of seeking out supplemental education. The speaker shares his personal experience of feeling deprived of a quality education and lacking inspiration to read beyond instructional or entertaining materials. Inspired by the self-education of influential figures like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, he discovered the Harvard Classics, a 50-volume series of classic works, speeches, and historical documents. By engaging with these books, the speaker aims to self-educate, broaden his reading and comprehension skills, and reconnect with deep focus away from digital devices.

Introduction

2min

The Significance of Classical Education and the Harvard Classics Series

2min

Rekindling Focus and Deep Diving into the Harvard Classics

3min

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Welcome Everyone!

When did our education system die? I think about that often...

Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. Feel free to reach out with any questions as I would love to hear from you!

If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below.
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FAVORITE BOOKS:
• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp
• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq
• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7
• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2
• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow: https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8

AUDIBLE LINK
•https://amzn.to/3L3WbYb
Most of these classic works can be found on Audible and most are in the free catalog. If finding time to read a physical book is not an option this may be something to consider.