Jan Bentz sits down with Martin Cothran, author, educator, and advocate for classical education, to explore the pressing need for a revival of classical learning in a world obsessed with technical skills.
In this Reality Check episode, Jan Bentz and Martin Cothran discuss the shortcomings of modern school reforms, the enduring power of imagination and reason, and the critical role of classical education in shaping moral, thoughtful individuals. Cothran shares insights from his experience as a policy analyst and discusses the significance of the Church in preserving the wisdom of the ancients. If you’re curious about the transformative power of classical education or the role of tradition in modern schooling, this episode will challenge and inspire.
Jan Bentz, native of Germany, teaches Philosophy at Blackfriars, Oxford. He has worked in journalism for over a decade based in Rome, Italy, covering the Vatican. His academic work focuses on Thomistic Metaphysics and Medieval thought in relation to Modernity.
