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Author: Joshua Villarreal

Literacy Essentials and Plato’s Gorgias: Part 2

September 1, 2023 Joshua Villarreal

In this two-part blog post, Joshua Villarreal reflects on the relationship between basic language skills and human life in the light of Plato's dialogue Gorgias. In this part he examines the dangers in using language to manipulate, emphasizing the importance of caring for language as the chariot of meaning.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged composition, literacy

Literacy Essentials and Plato’s Gorgias: Part 1

August 25, 2023September 1, 2023 Joshua Villarreal

In this two-part blog post, Joshua Villarreal reflects on the relationship between basic language skills and human life in the light of Plato's dialogue Gorgias. This part focuses on the fundamental components of language and the importance of speech in assigning meaning and being to the world.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged composition, literacy
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