r/ClassicalEducation is a subreddit with 32k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses reading, books, education, classical, and philosophy, and they frequently recommend/review translation of the iliad, collection, and books.
“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another” – G.K. Chesterton
Here we discuss The Great Books and other art forms, share best practices for pursuing a Classical Education and help others to understand the immense value of a traditional Liberal Arts education.
Education should be about so much more than just making money, it should also teach people how to live well and to love that which is most beautiful. Our sub exists to promote these ideas.
Popular Themes in r/ClassicalEducation
#1
Advice Requests
: "My public education left major gaps. Where do I even start building a real classical education?"
12 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Stuck/Feeling of Failure"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ClassicalEducation
#1
Reading
: "I made a Reading list of both the Western and Eastern Canon"
79 posts
#2
Books
: "Got a set of The Great Books of the Western World!"
43 posts
#3
Education
: "What is the purpose of classical Education?"
39 posts
#4
Classical
: "What is the purpose of Classical education?"
34 posts
#5
Philosophy
: "Is Alexis de Toqueville's Democracy in America worth reading? Is there anything to be gained from a reading of the thing?"
29 posts
#6
Classics
: "Penguin Classics instead of Great Books of the Western World?"
25 posts
#7
Discussion
25 posts
#8
Art
: "Art Piece: A Brother Betrayed,, illustrated by Tyler Miles Lockett (me)"
21 posts
#9
History
: "Where to Start- Ancient History"
18 posts
#10
Great Books
: "Got a set of The Great Books of the Western World!"
17 posts
Products Discussed in r/ClassicalEducation
Translation Of The Iliad
5 reviews
#1
Lattimore
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Fagles
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Robert Fagles
5.0★ from 1 review
Collection
2 reviews
#1
Easton Press
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Folio Society
4.0★ from 1 review
Books
1 review
#1
Susan Wise Bauer
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/ClassicalEducation
#1
Art
: "The Fate of Humankind, illustrated by Tyler Miles Lockett (me)"
32 posts
#2
CE Newbie Question
: "Is this the best translation of ‘The Aeneid’?"
24 posts
#3
Question
: "Students won’t read"
17 posts
#4
Great Book Discussion
: "Jackpot"
13 posts
#5
SHELFIE
: "Great Books of the Western World"
6 posts
#6
"Good" Book Discussion
: "Manual of Classical Literature"
2 posts
#7
Announcement
: "New Sub Rule: No AI Generated Content"
1 post
#8
Great Quote
: "the sarcasm is thick on this one! LOL"
1 post
#9
Language Learning
: "Reconnecting with the deep past and the problem with modern presentism"
1 post
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Last updated: June 28, 2026