What is another word for classical education?

Pronunciation: [klˈasɪkə͡l ˌɛd͡ʒuːkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Classical education, often thought of as providing a traditional education, has a variety of synonyms. Some refer to it as a "liberal arts education," where students study the foundational subjects of literature, history, philosophy, and mathematics. Others might call it a "humanities-based education" since it involves the exploration of human thought and creativity. For some, it's simply called a "timeless education" as the principles and ideas taught have stood the test of time. Another synonym that is gaining popularity is "Great Books education," which signifies an education that prioritizes the study of influential texts. Finally, "classics-based education" refers to the focus on studying the classics, from ancient Greece and Rome to more contemporary classics.

What are the hypernyms for Classical education?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    traditional education, liberal education, humanistic education, literary education.

Famous quotes with Classical education

  • Anyone who has passed though the regular gradations of a classical education, and is not made a fool by it, may consider himself as having had a very narrow escape.
    William Hazlitt
  • I had had a classical education prior to that.
    Skitch Henderson
  • I doubt whether classical education ever has been or can be successfully carried out without corporal punishment.
    George Orwell
  • The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth that it prevents you from achieving.
    Russell Green
  • The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth which it prevents you from achieving.
    Russell Green

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