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Norms and Nobility
A Treatise on Education
Norms and Nobility
A Treatise on Education
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Description
A reissue of a classic text, Norms and Nobility is a provocative reappraisal of classical education that offers a workable program for contemporary school reform. David Hicks contends that the classical tradition promotes a spirit of inquiry that is concerned with the development of style and conscience, which makes it an effective and meaningful form of education. Dismissing notions that classical education is elitist and irrelevant, Hicks argues that the classical tradition can meet the needs of our increasingly technological society as well as serve as a feasible model for mass education.
Product details
Published | 06 Aug 2024 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 2nd |
Extent | 216 |
ISBN | 9781538195352 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Illustrations | 1 Table |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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In Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education, David V. Hicks presents a compelling case for education that goes beyond utilitarian purposes, exploring the ancient (and noble) idea that a classical education aims to foster the intellectual and moral growth of students, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to society and engage in a lifelong pursuit of truth, wisdom, and virtue. Norms and Nobility delves into the philosophical underpinnings of education, drawing from classical Western thought and the educational practices of ancient civilizations. Readers interested in American classical education will find this exploration resonant, as classical education seeks to revive and adapt these timeless principles for contemporary contexts.
Michael Rose, Headmaster at Cincinnati Classical Academy