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  • #221
    May 20 · 43 min

    Are Homeschoolers Socialized Enough?

    In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we tackle one of the most common objections to homeschooling: socialization. Are homeschoolers actually missing out socially? Do children really need classrooms and constant peer interaction to grow into mature, capable adults? We discuss the fears many parents face, the assumptions behind modern schooling, and what truly forms children. From co-ops and friendships to peer culture and family life, we explore how homeschooling shapes social development and why “socialization” may not mean what most people think it does. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on homeschooling, community, and raising well-formed children. *What We're Reading* from This Episode: "Time of the Child" Niall Williams (Kathy) "The Dean's Watch" Elizabeth Goudge (Kathy) "This is Happiness" Niall Williams (Tanya) "The Labours of Hercules" Agatha Christie (Tanya) "The Violent Bear It Away" Flannery O'Connor (Paul)

  • #220
    May 13 · 41 min

    Is Classical Education Too Hard? Too Rigid? Too Old-Fashioned?

    In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we discuss the “how” behind classical education. Why do we emphasize memorization, repetition, teacher-led classrooms, and rigorous books? Are these methods outdated, or are they essential to meaningful learning? We explore the purpose behind what we do, respond to common criticisms, and discuss how structure, discussion, discipline, and intellectual formation work together to shape not just knowledgeable students, but thoughtful and virtuous human beings.

  • #219
    May 6 · 45 min

    What Actually Makes an Education “Classical”?

    In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we ask a foundational question: What actually makes an education “classical”? Is classical education simply a collection of methods and old books, or are there essential pillars that cannot be removed? The Core Four discuss Latin, literature, moral formation, the Western tradition, and why classical education is more than a modern curriculum with classical decorations added on. Join us as we explore what belongs at the center of a truly classical education. *What We're Reading* from This Episode: "Galahad and the Grail" Malcom Guite (Martin) "The Last of the Mohicans" James Fenimore Cooper (Martin) "Smiling Through the Cultural Catastrophe" Jeffery Hart (Martin) "The Sea Hawk" Rafael Sabatini (Paul) "Mary Poppins" Pamela Lyndon Travers (Paul) "The Confederacy of Dunces" John Kennedy Toole (Paul) "A Tale of Two Cities" Charles Dickens (Tanya) "Fountains of Silence" Ruta Sepetys (Jessica)

  • #218
    April 29 · 43 min

    Why Read Roman Literature? Essential Works from Empire to Augustine

    In this episode of Classical Et Cetera we continue our series on the best books of each era by turning from ancient Greece to ancient Rome. From Virgil’s Aeneid and Cicero’s orations to Roman historians, poets, philosophers, and early Christian writers, we consider the works that reveal Rome’s ideals of order, duty, virtue, and piety—and the world-changing arrival of Christianity. Whether you’re new to Roman literature or looking to revisit the classics, this conversation offers guidance on what to read, why it matters, and how these books help us understand the foundations of Western civilization. Join us as we explore the essential works of ancient Rome, from empire to Augustine, and consider where to begin your reading. *What We're Reading* from This Episode: "Mary Poppins" Pamela Lyndon Travers (Paul) "The Confederacy of Dunces" John Kennedy Toole (Paul) "84, Charing Cross Road" Helene Hanff (Jessica) "The Sea Hawk" Rafael Sabatini (Tanya) "The Little Colonel Stories" Annie Fellows Johnston (Tanya) "Educational Wastelands" Arthur E. Bestor (Martin) *Reading List for Ancient Rome* Virgil - Aeneid - Other poetry Cicero - Catilinarian Orations - The Republic - The Laws - On Duties / On Obligations - Pro Archia Poeta_ / _For Archias the Poet Lucretius - De rerum natura_ / _On the Nature of Things Marcus Aurelius - Meditations Julius Caesar - Gallic Wars Roman Historians - Works by Livy - Works by Tacitus - Works by Suetonius - Plutarch - _Parallel Lives Roman Poetry - Works by Ovid - Works by Horace - Other poetry by Virgil Early Christian Writings of the Roman Era - Didache - Writings by Clement of Rome - Writings by Ignatius of Antioch - Writings by Polycarp - Writings by Justin Martyr - Writings by Irenaeus - Writings by Tertullian - Writings by Origen - Writings by Eusebius Augustine - Confessions - On Catechizing the Uninstructed - City of God

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