Developing Classical Thinkers

Thales art instructor Persephone Hohls explains how art class is such a vital part of a Classical education. This episode is sponsored by Designer Doughs: Come check them out at the Triangle Children's Business Fair on August 17th; more info at http://www.trianglecbf.com/

As a follow-up to last week's STEM-centered episode, this week's episode has the Thales Teaching Fellows discussing Rene Descartes, Francis Bacon, and the Scientific Method.

Just in time for the new school year! An interview with Science Olympiad Coach Esther Morris.

An interview with Hilary Heman-Pagliolo on the Thales K-5 program and how it prepares students for academic success.

An interview with Dr. Jon Stewart about the life and impact of Thales of Miletus, one of the Seven Sages of Greece for whom Thales Academy is named. More information can be found out about Dr. Stewart at https://www.jonstewart.dk/

Gravitas is now Developing Classical Thinkers! New school year, new classes, new students merit a new title and a new logo. Stay tuned for more great content on teaching through a Great Books Curriculum!

Join me while I talk to Dr. Grattan Brown, Associate Professor of Theology at Belmont Abbey College, about the value of a liberal arts education.

Thales history teacher Justin Keever talks with Winston about the Federalist Papers.

Alex and Winston take on David Hume and discuss how 11th grade philosophy instructor Alex walks through the "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" with his students.

Join Josh and Winston as they discuss the importance of public debate and the new Luddy Debate League set up between the Thales Academy campuses.