Robert Jackson: Classic Education and Chesterton

Joe talks with Dr. Robert L. Jackson, an expert in classical education and the new Senior Fellow for the Chesterton Schools Network (CSN). Hear about the new renaissance in classical education, the origins of the movement, and the difference that Chesterton makes.

Links:

https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/careers

https://chesterton.org/give

IN THIS VIDEO:

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:17 Rob's background
• 3:57 Joining the CSN
• 4:52 What is a classical education?
• 5:46 The liberal arts
• 8:30 What we mean by classical
• 10:12 G.K. Chesterton's education
• 11:50 What changed in education?
• 12:35 The rise of Pragmatism
• 17:27 The recovery of classical
• 22:20 Rob's work with CSN
• 30:36 Importance of this work
• 33:42 The CSN is hiring!
• 38:21 We need your help
• 41:13 The Chesterton difference
• 47:20 Closing thoughts