In this conversation, Richard Sharpe discusses his journey into the intellectual life, the significance of classical education, and the importance of language study. He emphasizes the integration of thinking and living well, the cultivation of habits in education, and the role of community in fostering a love for learning. The discussion highlights the virtue of understanding tradition and the necessity of attention to detail in both academic and moral pursuits.
00:00 – Preview
00:47 – Discovery of the Intellectual Life
04:21 – Classical vs. Liberal Education
07:25 – Classical Languages and Real Education
10:35 – Study of Philosophy and Languages
13:10 – Education as a Habit
16:52 – Lessons from Magister Sharpe (Learning in a Tradition, Studying with a Sense of Humor)
Magister Sharpe is the Director of Languages at the Lyceum Institute, and the first Faculty member to join the initiative. Learn more about his background here.