Developing Classical Thinkers The Virtue of Courage from Robert Luddy
Jul 23, 2025
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Robert Luddy, founder of Thales Academy, addresses the virtue of courage and how important it is for students to face their fears, overcome adversity, and take small, practical steps to cultivate this cardinal virtue.
Robert "Bob" Luddy is the Founder and Chairman of Thales Academy, Thales College, Franklin Academy, and St. Thomas More Academy, and is the Founder and President of CaptiveAire Systems, North America's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation equipment and a quickly growing manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Bob Luddy delivered this presentation at the Conference of Miletus on July 14, 2025. The Conference of Miletus was a series of short, informative lectures given by members of the Thales Academy leadership team on ideas relating to classical education.
Interested in teaching at Thales Academy? Please check out our website if you are interested in pursuing a career at Thales Academy and learning about the needs across our network. Find out more at https://www.thalesacademy.org/contact/careers.
Robert "Bob" Luddy is the Founder and Chairman of Thales Academy, Thales College, Franklin Academy, and St. Thomas More Academy, and is the Founder and President of CaptiveAire Systems, North America's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation equipment and a quickly growing manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Bob Luddy delivered this presentation at the Conference of Miletus on July 14, 2025. The Conference of Miletus was a series of short, informative lectures given by members of the Thales Academy leadership team on ideas relating to classical education.
Interested in teaching at Thales Academy? Please check out our website if you are interested in pursuing a career at Thales Academy and learning about the needs across our network. Find out more at https://www.thalesacademy.org/contact/careers.