Classical Liberal Arts Academy Studium

Welcome to the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. In this lecture, Academy headmaster William C. Michael leads students through Book I, Chapter 1 of Nicomachus of Gerasa’s "Introduction to Arithmetic" — one of the foundational texts of classical and Scholastic education. This lesson explores the philosophical origins of mathematics and its relationship to wisdom. Nicomachus teaches that true wisdom concerns eternal, unchanging realities, and that mathematical study belongs to this higher order of truth. Drawing on the Pythagorean tradition, he distinguishes between practical skill and theoretical knowledge, showing why mathematics is a path to wisdom. What You’ll Learn: The meaning of philosophy as the love of wisdom. How Pythagoras first made science systematic. Why true wisdom concerns unchanging, immaterial realities. The difference between material and immaterial things. Why mathematical objects — like numbers and geometric forms — are eternal and unchanging. How the study of mathematics leads the soul toward truth and God. Key Ideas to Remember Philosophy means “love of wisdom.” True wisdom is knowledge of unchanging realities. Mathematical objects are immaterial and eternal. Mathematics is a proper path to wisdom because it studies eternal truths. About the Classical Liberal Arts Academy The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) is dedicated to restoring and teaching the complete classical Catholic curriculum — the Trivium and Quadrivium — in the spirit of the great Catholic teachers and philosophers. If you’re not yet enrolled, you can join us for self-paced studies at: https://classicalliberalarts.com For help or support, visit: https://classicalliberalarts.com/support #ClassicalEducation #Arithmetic #Nicomachus #LiberalArts #CatholicEducation #Mathematics #Philosophy #Wisdom #WilliamMichael #ClassicalLiberalArtsAcademy

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael, headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, explains why modern men are frustrated by their struggle to speak or write well, and how this weakness can be remedied.  

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael, headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy leads students through Aesop's Fable of the Sheep-Biter.

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy share's nine things that are necessary for success in homeschooling:

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Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy share's nine things that are necessary for success in homeschooling:

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

"As a father, my duty is to give my children the best possible chances to remain catholics. And statistics clearly show that this is better achieved in traditional parishes that offer Mass using the 1962 missal."

Is this claim true?

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy examines the Latin Mass vs. Novus Ordo statistics discussed in Latin Mass circles and shows that the claims made are fallacious.

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

Did you know that 70% of children baptized in the Catholic Church do not attend Catholic schools?  Did you know that 25% of those baptized children don't receive Confirmation?  

Maybe the reason so many young adults leave the Catholic Church is that they were never given access to Catholic education? 

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy explains how the Academy is working to change Catholic education in the future and help the 70%, making Catholic education available to all children.

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, discusses the true ends of education:  Truth and Goodness.  Where can these be found today?

Join us for FREE classical Catholic studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy.  

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, discusses the meaning of the term "CLASSICAL" in the phrase "classical education".

Join us for FREE classical Catholic studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. Get started today at: https://classicalliberalarts.com

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael, O.P., headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses why the Catholic Church preserved the classical liberal arts rather than establishing a new "Christian" system of education.

Join us for FREE classical Catholic studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. Get started today at: https://classicalliberalarts.com 

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.