Developing Classical Thinkers Josh Herring, "What is Good" | Conference of Miletus
Jul 20, 2022
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In this presentation at the Conference of Miletus, Josh Herring examines the transcendental idea of the good, drawing from the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas and integrating the idea of the good with the goal of the teacher to bring about the very best in their students.
Josh Herring is the Dean of Classical Education at Thales Academy and a humanities teacher. He is also the Director of the Thales debate program and coordinates debate tournaments for middle and high school students in the Raleigh area.
Josh delivered this conference presentation at the Conference of Miletus on July 11, 2022. The Conference of Miletus was a series of short, TED-talk-style lectures from members of the Thales Academy leadership team discussing what is true, what is good, and what is beautiful and the importance of these transcendental ideas to classical education.
The theme music is Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" performed by John Harrison and the Wichita State University Chamber Players.
Josh Herring is the Dean of Classical Education at Thales Academy and a humanities teacher. He is also the Director of the Thales debate program and coordinates debate tournaments for middle and high school students in the Raleigh area.
Josh delivered this conference presentation at the Conference of Miletus on July 11, 2022. The Conference of Miletus was a series of short, TED-talk-style lectures from members of the Thales Academy leadership team discussing what is true, what is good, and what is beautiful and the importance of these transcendental ideas to classical education.
The theme music is Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" performed by John Harrison and the Wichita State University Chamber Players.