Why Schools Need Charlotte Mason’s Wisdom with Patrick Egan

About this episode

Dr. Patrick Egan joins Davies Owens to discuss how Charlotte Mason’s philosophy can enhance modern education by focusing on the whole person.

Many parents and educators sense that something is missing in modern education. It is not just about information or job preparation. It is about forming the whole person. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Egan joins Davies Owens to explore how Charlotte Mason’s philosophy helps shape habits, affections, and a love for what is true, good, and beautiful.

People in this episode

Host: Davies Owens

Guest: Dr. Patrick Egan

Topics covered

• education
• Charlotte Mason
• whole person development
• habits
• affection
• truth
• beauty

Keywords

• Charlotte Mason
• education
• whole person
• habits
• affection
• truth
• beauty

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Charlotte Mason

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