Classical Education
What is Scholasticism?
Scholasticism is a medieval Christian philosophical movement that directed European universities from the 11th to the 17th centuries. It emphasized the use of dialectical reasoning to understand the world and God. This was a departure from the Patristic Age, which was characterized by a greater reliance on the authoritative teachings … Read more
School Studies vs. the Pursuit of Wisdom
For most people, “study” refers to work done while enrolled in school. In modern schools, we are required to complete minimum requirements that serve the interests of secular government, but not of human life. College studies tend to be focused on the minimum requirements of degrees that are sought for … Read more
The Difference between School Studies and the Pursuit of Real Wisdom
When we read of the lives of wise men and saints, we find no talk of certificate or diplomas, no awards for complete studies. We read of men who “ponder the law of the Lord day and night”. This reality reveals to us the difference between artificial school studies and … Read more
Don’t Allow Your Experience in Modern Schools to Discourage You from Pursuing a Classical Education
Please note that the text below was automatically produced from the video above. As you look around and start to learn about real classical Catholic education, I’m pretty certain that you grew up with a modern education and had that experience in a modern school that left you with a … Read more
What is Dialectic?
As you learn about the seven classical liberal arts, you’ll notice a number of different names used to refer to the art of reasoning– “dialectic”, “logic”, “analytics”, or just “reasoning”. These names seem to be used with no distinction, yet they do not mean the same thing. In this video, I explain what “dialectic” is and why we should not use it to refer to the second of the seven classical liberal arts.
God bless,
Mr. William C. Michael
Classical Liberal Arts Academy