paideia

UK /paɪˈdeɪ.ə/ US /paɪˈdeɪ.ə/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

An Athenian system of education designed to give students a broad cultural background focusing on integration into the public life of the city-state with subject matter including gymnastics, grammar, rhetoric, music, mathematics, geography,

2

The epitome of physical and intellectual achievement to which an Ancient Greek citizen could aspire; societal and cultural perfection.

3

An early model of Christian higher learning having theology as its chief subject.

4

A pedagogical system focusing on providing children with a broad and balanced education.

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