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Norms and Nobility Ch. 5: Saving the Appearances
Ep. 87
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In this episode, Renee and Karen discuss the meaning of the phrase, "saving the appearances", how the ancients viewed science compared to the moderns, and the role of science in the classical curriculum.
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