Wisdom Cultivation in the Chesterton School System

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In this enlightening episode, Patrick Deneen joins John Vervaeke to discuss the innovative approach to teaching philosophy at Chesterton Academy. Deneen delves into the integration of Vervaeke's influential work, particularly "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis," to make philosophical concepts relatable and impactful for students. A significant part of their conversation revolves around students' evolving engagement with philosophy, notably their initial skepticism and eventual appreciation of Socratic and classical teachings. The episode also explores the integration of the school's Catholic ethos with its academic pursuits, underscoring the importance of fostering moral and intellectual virtues. Throughout the discussion, both Deneen and Vervaeke share personal reflections, shedding light on the profound impact of philosophy and wisdom in shaping human experiences and education.
Resources and References
Patrick Deneen
LinkedIn: / patrick-deneen-780174130
Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart: www.chestertonacademyofthesac...
John Vervaeke
Website: johnvervaeke.com/
Patreon: / johnvervaeke
Facebook: / vervaekejohn
X: / vervaeke_john
KZfaq: / @johnvervaeke
The Vervaeke Foundation: vervaekefoundation.org/
Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Series : • Awakening from the Mea...
After Socrates Series: • After Socrates
On Bullshit - Harry G. Frankfurt: www.amazon.com/Bullshit-Harry...
The World As God's Icon: Creator and Creation in the Platonic Thought of Thomas Aquinas - Sebastian Morello: www.amazon.com/World-As-Gods-...
Summa Contra Gentiles: Book One,God - Thomas Aquinas: www.amazon.com/-/es/Thomas-Aq...
What Is Ancient Philosophy? - Pierre Hadot, Michael Chase: www.amazon.com/What-Ancient-P...
The Courage to Be - Paul Tillich: www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Thi...
Beowulf: A New Verse Translation - Seamus Heaney: www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Verse-...
The Divine Comedy (The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso) - Dante Alighieri: www.amazon.com/Divine-Comedy-...
Faust: Parts I & II - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: www.amazon.com/Faust-Johann-W...
Great Expectations - Charles Dickens: www.amazon.com/Expectations-W...
Phaedo by Plato: classics.mit.edu/Plato/phaedo...
Apology by Plato: classics.mit.edu/Plato/apolog...
Crito by Plato: classics.mit.edu/Plato/crito....
Aquinas 101: aquinas101.thomisticinstitute...
Timecodes:
[00:00:00] Introduction by John Vervaeke
[00:01:20] Patrick Deneen's gratitude for 'Awakening from the Meaning Crisis'
[00:03:00] Overview of Chesterton Academy's philosophy
[00:05:20] Use of 'Awakening from the Meaning Crisis' in classes
[00:07:20] Deneen's academic and personal background
[00:11:20] Teaching Socratic philosophy in a Catholic context
[00:17:20] Integration of Greek philosophy and Catholic theology
[00:21:40] Relationship between Platonic wisdom and Catholic faith
[00:28:00] Culture as the hidden curriculum
[00:32:00] Student enthusiasm for various subjects
[00:34:20] Inclusion of Eastern philosophical traditions
[00:41:00] Indian philosophy leading Deneen back to Catholic faith
[00:46:43] Importance of art in the curriculum
[00:51:00] Addressing the meaning crisis with Christian life
[00:58:40] Discussion about the rediscovery of Aristotle through Muslim philosophers
[01:03:32] The episode concludes with Patrick Deneen emphasizing Chesterton Academy's focus on nurturing a natural inclination towards truth and goodness in students and faculty

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@projectmalus 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see philosophy taught to younger students. Bringing in the Awakening series would lead some to John's channel and further explorations. Opponent processing as a course sounds awesome - give them the tools - with the leap of faith past the triggering event, allowing the leap of reason from the two (at least) brilliant offers of knowing (the vulnerability and the response) and the love opened up in that leap, of understanding as relatio religio (I think). Thanks.

@cameliavaschi600 7 ай бұрын

Great discussion! As s homeschooling mom I was very much inspired by this interview. I am grateful to you both!

@cjsevalez 7 ай бұрын

A great conversation. I was similarly inspired by the Awakening from the Meaning Crisis lectures and for two years now have been running an elective Intro to Philosophy course for my high school students. I was a bit nervous at first, unsure if it was feasible and how the students would respond, but my experience was similar to Patrick's; the students have taken to it with great enthusiasm. Thanks for everything you put out John.

@johnvervaeke 7 ай бұрын

That is so great to hear!!

@Sallyy150 7 ай бұрын

If the speaker had a PhD in Philosophy, he would have been depressed long ago, forget about contributing to society! Glad to see someone doing this out of a mere interest in knowledge and seeking wisdom

@user-ln5nk7mg4v 7 ай бұрын

John, glad you are interviewing this youngster who is properly naive about what is coming down the pike for him, hope he prospers. If you haven't yet had the opportunity, I suggest you investigate Tom Campbell and his take on consciousness. To physicists, his focus on the subjective is spending time in kookyland but what do materialists actually know about the topic? I'd say, diddle. Even Hoffman is wary ... somewhat surprising because I think Campbell complements Hoffman.

@zzz5112 7 ай бұрын

Ваш канал и ваш труд одно из самых полезных и важных открытий, спасибо!

@kaidoloveboat1591 7 ай бұрын

For your reading of Dante: "a youth of seventeen who is in love is better fitted to comprehend the Divine Comedy than a scholar who has spent a lifetime on it but who has never shared the experience on which it is based." - Harold Goddard

@missh1774 7 ай бұрын

"what if..." 💛 thank you!

@user-ln5nk7mg4v 7 ай бұрын

I wonder if that young man would understand that my point in 'Cosmic discourse' story on Wattpad which is spiritual perception has, is and will continue to be a moving target.

@royaebrahim2449 7 ай бұрын

❤

@gagemurphy777 7 ай бұрын

Other than Nishitani (who was fantastic btw, thank you), what other work do you recommend that helps to make sense of differences between Eastern and Western thought?

@johnvervaeke 7 ай бұрын

Mask Abe. Robert Carter on the Kyoto school.

@gagemurphy777 7 ай бұрын

Great, thank you!

@user-ln5nk7mg4v 7 ай бұрын

I find it interesting that Chesterton is the model yet there is no mention of C S Lewis.

@user-ln5nk7mg4v 7 ай бұрын

The young man's description of early (before Roman adoption) Christianity overlooks the divergent church versions of gospel in first and second centuries. There was no universal church philosophy until much later.

@mikegarrigan5182 7 ай бұрын

This episode certainly bore witness to my biases on organized religion. Had to stop watching about halfway through. Religious ideology has too much human baggage so I guess I prefer the Dao, which cannot be named.