Educating Humans

19. Returning to Reality - Some Books, Part 5

April 05, 2023 Season 2 Episode 19
Educating Humans
19. Returning to Reality - Some Books, Part 5
Show Notes

In a bit of a meatier philosophical conversation, Dr Paul Tyson's book Returning to Reality gets a an entire episode dedicated to it. What is Christian Platonism, and what relevance does it have for classical education? Difff and James discuss the importance of a coherent metaphysics in the classroom, and how three medieval metaphysical innovations have impacted modernity. A brief explanation of the univocity of being, voluntarism and nominalism is provided to explain how and why these things have shaped progressive education, and why classical education should reject them.

Check out Difff's other podcast: Chiron, conversations about the past to help make sense of the present.

And James' other podcast: The Art of Inquiry, inquiries into the nature of the world and humanity with expert level guests passionate about their field.

Music: 'Inspiring Dreams' by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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