Introducing a new book on classical education: Things Glorious and Ruinous

Author and educator Mark Signorelli joins Renee and Karen to discuss his new book, Things Glorious and Ruinous, Considering Classical Education Amidst Cultural Decay. Listen as they talk about the benefits of a classical education, including, as Mark writes in his book, "What is it the classical educator is preparing her students for? For happiness. And how does one learn to be happy in the future? By learning to be happy now. Happiness is a way of being in the world...." Be encouraged to continue the good work of educating your children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing a new book on classical education: Things Glorious and Ruinous is an episode from Dwell by CiRCE Institute.

This episode is 40:52 long.

This episode was published on Apr 21, 2026.

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