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Podcast
On Pieper's Prudence Part I
featuring Colin GleasonOn Pieper's Prudence Part I
Lower School Head Colin Gleason leads a discussion with Tom Cox and Austin Hatch on Prudence, as presented by Josef Pieper. Often we understand this virtue as nothing more than a cunning tactic, when in reality, prudence is far more. The virtue encompasses a capacity for silence, a understanding of reality, and an ability to make right decisions. Prudence is a virtue for the magnanimous. Listen in to learn more. Resources Mentioned in Podcast: The Four Cardinal Virtues, Josef Pieper Tell All The Truth But Tell It Slant, Emily Dickinson...
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Podcast
On Pieper's Prudence Part II
featuring Colin GleasonOn Pieper's Prudence Part II
Lower School Head, Colin Gleason, continues a discussion with Tom Cox and Austin Hatch on Prudence, as presented by Josef Pieper. Often we understand this virtue as nothing more than a cunning tactic, when in reality, prudence is far more. The virtue encompasses a capacity for silence, an understanding of reality, and an ability to make right decisions. Prudence is a virtue for the magnanimous. Listen in to learn more. Resources Mentioned in Podcast: The Four Cardinal Virtues, Josef Pieper Phaedo, Plato Little Women, Louisa May Alcott Summa Theologica, St....
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Podcast
Fortitude: Forming Wise Courageous Risk Takers
featuring Alvaro de VicenteFortitude: Forming Wise Courageous Risk Takers
Why all the tree climbing, virtue talk, and fancy old books? It’s all part of our grand conspiracy to form wise, courageous, risk-takers. Hear our Headmaster, Mr. Alvaro de Vicente, discuss how The Heights goes about teaching boys to manage risk in a virtuous, intelligent manner. The process isn’t mud-free, and we can guarantee mistakes–your sons’ and our own. But the end result, with prayers and God’s grace, is a “man fully alive,” who understands that living isn’t the sole purpose of life.