Category: Writing
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November 23: Areopagitica, or Free Speech
In 1644, on November 23, in the midst of England’s Civil War, John Milton published a pamphlet entitled “Areopagitica”. It is a defense of freedom of speech, and an eloquent argument for the fundamental role of civil discourse and rational analysis in classical education. The title is a reference to the Areopagus Hill, where Athens…
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November 20: Reflections and Classical Christian Education
You might be wondering what this series of reflections has to do with the stated purpose of the “Continuing in the Word” blog, “Perspectives on Homeschooling and Classical Christian Education from Scholars Online”, so instead of reflections on an event of the day today, let’s take a moment to talk about one of the practical…
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Scholars Ponder Top Gun
The movie Top Gun: Maverick is breaking box office records. Here are some questions that online scholars may ponder to develop their understanding of the film. Mathematics. How do the box office receipts compare to other movies? What does it mean to adjust the receipts for inflation? Physics. Which flying maneuvers generate forces on the…