In this conversation, Francisco Plaza shares his journey into the intellectual life, influenced by his experiences moving from the US to Venezuela. He discusses the current state of education, the importance of classical education, and the role of political philosophy in understanding justice and order. Plaza emphasizes the need for a hierarchy of values in education, the interplay between education and politics, and the importance of cultivating intellectual habits in students. He concludes by highlighting the goal of education as a lifelong journey towards contemplating truth, goodness, and beauty.
00:00 – Introduction to the Intellectual Life
04:10 – What confusions are there among high school students today?
08:20 – What makes classical education distinct?
17:00 – What is political philosophy?
20:21 – Relationship between classical education and political philosophy
32:00 – Continuity between levels of education
38:28 – Lessons from Dr. Plaza
Dr. Plaza is a Faculty Fellow of the Lyceum Institute and Chair of the Catholic Culture Department at Cathedral High School in Houston, TX. Learn more about his background here.
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