classical humanism

Classical humanism is an intellectual tradition rooted in the study of ancient Greek and Roman texts, emphasizing human reason, individual dignity, and the cultivation of virtue through education.

The movement flourished during the Renaissance, when scholars returned to classical literature, philosophy, and rhetoric as models for thought and expression.

Classical humanists valued the liberal arts—grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, moral philosophy—as tools for developing well-rounded, morally engaged citizens.

A classical humanism education stresses primary sources over textbooks.