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George Bagby
Educator, publisher, and commentator focused on literature, classical education, and cultural critique; discusses private schools, pedagogy, and the influence of modern managerial norms in education on this episode.
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Nov 26, 2025
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Private Schools Won't Save You w/ George Bagby: The J. Burden Show Ep. 377
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George Bagby, an educator and commentator, dives deep into the complexities of private education. He critiques the 'neocon' influence in schools and discusses C.S. Lewis's insights on moral relativism in modern pedagogy. Bagby highlights pressures teachers face, including grade inflation and parental pushback over moral instruction. He passionately defends teaching objective values through classics like Homer and Dante, linking them to civic duty. The conversation navigates the challenges of maintaining educational integrity amid managerial norms.
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