About this episode

Kevin H. Gary discusses the differences between orators and philosophers and how to balance rhetoric and philosophy in education.

Kevin H. Gary, associate professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the differences between orators and philosophers, the disciplines of rhetoric and philosophy, and how teachers can cultivate a balance between rhetoric and philosophy in the classroom. Learn more:  https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Scot Bertram

Guest: Kevin H. Gary

Topics covered

• orators
• philosophers
• rhetoric
• philosophy
• education
• teaching

Keywords

• orators
• philosophers
• rhetoric
• philosophy
• education
• teaching
• Hillsdale College

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Organizations: Hillsdale College

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