Roosevelt Montas on Teaching the Classics to Kids

<p>On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to author Roosevelt Montas about how to make philosophy and the classics accessible to young children, how the classics connect to something in our humanity, how the ancient texts connect children and adults the same, and more.</p><p>Roosevelt Montás is Director of the Freedom and Citizenship Program.  He was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York as a teenager.  Roosevelt specializes in Antebellum American literature and culture, with a particular interest in American national identity. He regularly teaches moral and political philosophy in the Columbia Core Curriculum as well seminars in American Studies. Roosevelt is the author of “Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation.”</p><p><a href='https://getkion.com/dailydad'>Kion Aminos</a> is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, has the highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with all-natural flavors. Go to <a href='https://getkion.com/dailydad'>getkion.com/dailydad</a> to save 20% on subscriptions and 10% on one-time purchases.</p><p>Grab your exclusive <a href='https://nordvpn.com/dailydad'>NordVPN</a> deal by going to <a href='https://nordvpn.com/dailydad'>nordvpn.com/dailydad</a> to get a huge discount off your <a href='https://nordvpn.com/dailydad'>Nord VPN</a> plan+ Free threat protection + 1 additional month for free. It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money back guarantee.</p><p>Every week <a href='http://storyworth.com/dailydad'>StoryWorth</a> emails your loved one a different story prompt – questions you’ve never thought to ask. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to <a href='http://storyworth.com/dailydad'>StoryWorth.com/dailydad</a>. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase.</p><p>Sign up for the Daily Dad email: <a href='https://dailydad.com/'>DailyDad.com</a></p><p>Follow Daily Dad: <a href='https://twitter.com/dailydademail'>Twitter</a