Recommended: Davidson, “Aristotle: Ancient Educational Ideals”


Thomas Davidson’s “Aristotle and Ancient Educational Ideals” posits that education is the deliberate cultivation of the soul towards eudaimonia, or human flourishing, focusing on character development rather than just information acquisition. The text outlines a hierarchical curriculum, culminating in philosophical contemplation, that serves as a foundation for moral formation and a virtuous life within the family unit. I recommend this book for families in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy.