A reader has asked me to provide my thoughts on what topics would be suitable for the homeschooling of his precocious eight-year-old daughter. I thought I would take the opportunity to expound at some length on what would be a suitable course of study for any student of any age, male or female, seeking to furnish himself or herself with the seeds of a solid and enduring education.
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It is an unhappy commentary on the state of societal affairs when a scholar is compelled to remind readers of civilization’s benefits. Have things become so bad that we need to lay out arguments in favor of order, discipline, and our cultural patrimony? Is what was believed to be self-evident for centuries, now not self-evident at all? Are there really people who believe that a crass descent into barbarism and anarchy are preferable? The unsettling answer to these three questions is, unfortunately, yes. And this is the starting point of Michael R. J. Bonner’s stimulating and wonderfully researched new book, Defense of Civilization. The book is not currently available, but will be released soon.
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In his Politics, Aristotle spends a good deal of time discussing the education and training of the youth. One memorable passage contains the following thoughts:
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In this podcast, we deal with two different questions from two different readers. The first question is from a girl who has recently broken up with her boyfriend, and can’t decide if she should “give it a second chance.” There are complications. The second question is from a high school student who wants to know how he can combine a “great books” program with military school. We offer some thoughts.
I have spent the past two days in Athens seeking out some of the monuments of classic Greek art. I have tried to see as many works of art and architecture as was reasonably possible, and thought I would here provide the impressions gained from these observations.
I wanted to write something in response to some recent articles and commentary I’ve seen from colleagues and friends of mine. It concerns the subject of college.
Much of this recent commentary, while well-meaning and making valid points, nevertheless paints a picture that is in need of qualification.
So I wanted to share my thoughts.
Is it a waste of time? Should you go? Should you go to a trade school? Should you start working?
Quintus Curtius 
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