The Virtue of Ambition: A Panel Discussion

About this episode

A panel discussion on the classical virtue of ambition and its relevance in a Christian context.

Join Michael Berndt, director of curriculum at the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, Allison Postell, assistant professor of Philosophy at Hillsdale College, Paul Rahe professor of history and Charles O. Lee and Louise K. Lee chair in the western heritage at Hillsdale College, and Joshua Gibbs, director of the classical teaching institute, for a panel on the classical virtue of ambition.  The four discuss whether the virtue of ambition can exist in a Christian world, ambition in the classical worldview, and the importance of developing excellence. This panel was held at the  Classical Education Forum in February, 2026. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Berndt, Allison Postell, Paul Rahe, Joshua Gibbs

Topics covered

• virtue of ambition
• classical education
• Christian worldview
• excellence

Keywords

• panel discussion
• Hillsdale College
• Classical Education Forum

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