Education as a Lifetime Pursuit of Virtue with Dr. Keith Buhler

About the Guest

Dr. Keith Buhler is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and teacher. He co-founded the Saint Andrew Academy in Riverside CA, where he serves at Director of Advancement. When he is not teaching Great Books at Azusa Pacific University Honors College, he coaches other start-ups and serves in the west coast Alcuin Fellowship.  His writings include Into the Light (a chapter on education); Virtue and Wisdom as Natural Ends (philosophy); and Sola Scriptura: A Dialogue (theology). He attends St Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, with his wife Elizabeth and their four children.

Show Notes

Orthodox Christian educator, Dr. Keith Buhler joins Adrienne to discuss his chapter in the new anthology compiled by David V. Hicks (author of Norms & Nobility).

Some topics covered include:

Education is a life, not just a pursuit of academicsThe role of the teacher as a role model and mentor in virtueOrthodox traditionsGrowing children in good habits in the classroomEducation is a lifelong pursuit that does not end upon graduation

Resources and People Mentioned

Into The Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity, compiled by David V. Hicks and Anthony Gilbert

The Republic by Plato

A Dish of Orts, Essays by George MacDonald (The Fantastic Imagination Essay)

Sir Gibbie, George MacDonald

G.K. Chesterton