November 23: Areopagitica, or Free Speech

Title Page of Milton's pamphlet Areopagitica, printed 1644, from a copy in the Library of Congress

In 1644, on November 23, in the midst of England’s Civil War, John Milton published a pamphlet entitled “Areopagitica”. It is a defense of freedom of speech, and an eloquent argument for the fundamental role of civil discourse and rational analysis in classical education. The title is a reference to the Areopagus Hill, where Athens… Continue reading November 23: Areopagitica, or Free Speech

November 20: Reflections and Classical Christian Education

Monk Illumnating text from a manuscript in Durham Cathedral (A.II.3. folio 2)

You might be wondering what this series of reflections has to do with the stated purpose of the “Continuing in the Word” blog, “Perspectives on Homeschooling and Classical Christian Education from Scholars Online”, so instead of reflections on an event of the day today, let’s take a moment to talk about one of the practical… Continue reading November 20: Reflections and Classical Christian Education

Scholars Ponder Top Gun

The movie Top Gun: Maverick is breaking box office records. Here are some questions that online scholars may ponder to develop their understanding of the film. Mathematics.  How do the box office receipts compare to other movies? What does it mean to adjust the receipts for inflation? Physics. Which flying maneuvers generate forces on the… Continue reading Scholars Ponder Top Gun