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Grammar
Classical education seeks to move students from
knowing facts (grammar)…
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The grammar stage emphasizes memorization and the accumulation of foundational knowledge.
Dialectic
…to understanding and analyzing ideas (dialectic)…
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Ultimately, the goal of dialectic is to practice thinking through ideas and situations to understand the truth of something. In other words, dialectic is all about asking questions prefaced with “why” and “how” rather than “what.”
Rhetoric
…to expressing truth wisely and persuasively (rhetoric).
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Classically, the skill of rhetoric is used to persuade others toward truth. It’s a tool to be used wisely and carefully, and for classical, Christian students, it can be used to help minister to unbelievers.