How might a Classical education prepare students for the challenges of the modern world? How might the values and virtues of a Classical education help shape the minds and characters of students for the better? To help explore the link between a Classical education and strong, confident leaders and thinkers, this episode looks at the education of George Washington, how moral exemplars from Classical Antiquity helped forge the character of the first president of the United States, and how George Washington’s example has uniquely benefited our country.

If you are interested in reading more about the life of George Washington, check out the following resources:

Thomas Ricks’ First Principles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084VRH86P?pf_rd_r=ACMRQ6NTH0XZ8XJS0C9X&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8

Joseph Ellis’ His Excellency: George Washington: https://www.amazon.com/His-Excellency-Washington-Joseph-Ellis-ebook/dp/B000FC2K92/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joseph+ellis+his+excellency&qid=1610375179&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Richard Brokhiser’s Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington: https://www.amazon.com/Founding-Father-Rediscovering-George-Washington/dp/0684831422/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=richard+brookhiser+rediscovering+george+washington&qid=1610375240&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Cincinnatus from Livy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLO2U8B94E0c9QLEZwHWMqFNdSQxh8Rm83FKpyO9CgY/edit

George Washington’s Farewell Address: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hFBLkCXKzOFC_eneJmmGYxZ9hnKft631aNEPc-0zkrM/edit?usp=sharing