Euripides: The Zenith of Tragedy
The plays of Euripides confront us with sophisticated moral problems and subtle characterization that advance even on Æschylus and Sophocles.
Student Essay: A Comparison of Plato’s and Aristotle’s Views of Eudaimonia
Plato and Aristotle, though agreeing on many points, have radically dissimilar understandings of “eudaimonia” (happiness). How do they inform one another?
The Great Conversation: Monarchy
Kings and emperors remain staples of our art and media, but the history and philosophy of monarchy is more complex than we often realize.
Confucius: Heavenly Wisdom
Confucius is not only one of the great minds of China, but has wielded an influence on the politics and culture of the entire world.
Hillsdale College Sponsors Additional CLT Test in September
CLT is excited to announce a new Official CLT test date on September 26 in partnership with Hillsdale College.
Student Essay: The Power of Music
The study of music is not merely a pleasant pastime; it merits its status as one of the seven liberal arts, and belongs in all students’ education.
The Great Conversation: Language
“The medium is the message,” Marshall McLuhan wrote, and when the Great Conversation touches on language, it’s hard to argue with him.
St. Thomas à Kempis: Workaday Mysticism
St. Thomas à Kempis’ “Imitation of Christ” is one of the most influential religious works in history, crossing denominational and even religious lines.
The Great Conversation: Induction
Though often given second place beside deductive logic, induction is a powerful and surprisingly subtle instrument in the pursuit of knowledge.
Herodotus: The Meaning of the Classical Mind
Herodotus does not give us merely a drily “objective” outlook on the history he relates, but examines the rational and moral character of his subjects.
