The Christopher Perrin Show

Hosted ByDr. Christopher Perrin

Dr. Christopher Perrin has been a leader in the renewal of classical education in the United States for 25 years. In this podcast, he traces the renewal of the American paideia exploring the recent history of the American renaissance in light of the 2500 years that have preceded it.

Dr. Christopher Perrin has been a leader in the renewal of classical education in the United States for 25 years. In this podcast, he traces the renewal of the American paideia exploring the recent history of the American renaissance in light of the 2500 years that have preceded it.


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Episode 26: The Classical Canon

In this episode, Dr. Perrin is joined by author, school-founder, and lover of the classics Dr. Anika T. Prather. They discuss the works within the Canon, Mortimer Adler, and...

Episode 25: The Virtue of Prudence (Part Two): False Prudence

 In this episode Dr. Perrin describes how prudence can become falsified so that we are not able to perceive what is truly real.  Subscribe to our episode release email...

Episode 24: The Virtue of Prudence (Part One): True Prudence

In this episode Dr. Perrin describes how prudence was the chief, governing virtues among the all of the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude. Subscribe to our...

Episode 23: The Virtue of Fortitude in Teaching

In this episode, Dr. Perrin continues exploring the virtue of fortitude and he discusses the fortitude that is necessary to be a teacher. Subscribe to our episode release email...

Episode 22: The Virtue of Fortitude in Classical Education

In this episode, Dr. Perrin discusses the virtue of fortitude in classical education and how it relates to teaching. Subscribe to our episode release email list to be notified...

Episode 21: The Importance of Shakespeare in Classical Education, Part II

In this episode, Dr. Perrin continues his discussion with Tim McIntosh, a former professor at Gutenberg College and a current creative director, actor, and playwright. They discuss the importance...

Episode 20: The Importance of Shakespeare in Classical Education

In this episode, Dr. Perrin talks with Tim McIntosh, a former professor at Gutenberg College and a current creative director, actor, and playwright. They discuss the importance of Shakespeare...

Episode 19: The Importance of Temperance in Life and Education

In this episode, Dr. Perrin describes the importance of temperance in everyday life and in education. Subscribe to our episode release email list to be notified when a new...

Episode 18: The Importance of Friendship in Life and Education

In this episode, Dr. Perrin describes the importance of friendship in everyday life and in education. Subscribe to our episode release email list to be notified when a new...