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.

Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education

Education & Teaching

Hicks, David V.

Schools & Teaching

Praeger

In part one of this book Hicks turns to Ancient Greece and to the idea of a Christian "paideia", the Greek word that means both culture and education and implies a sense of community and individual responsibility. He argues that virtue is the fruit of learning and that it should be taught in the classroom, challenging the reader to find one notable ancient who does not agree. The second part of the book includes a proposed curriculum, grades 7-12, with work in maths and sciences, art and languages, humane letters, physical education and in Grade 12, the problems of knowledge and faith.

Greenwood Pub Group

University Press of America

In part one of this book Hicks turns to Ancient Greece and to the idea of a Christian "paideia", the Greek word that means both culture and education and implies a sense of community and individual responsibility. He argues that virtue is the fruit of learning and that it should be taught in the classroom, challenging the reader to find one notable ancient who does not agree. The second part of the book includes a proposed curriculum, grades 7-12, with work in maths and sciences, art and languages, humane letters, physical education and in Grade 12, the problems of knowledge and faith.

Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc

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.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education

Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education

Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education

Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education

Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education