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Classical Principles

Week 3 of 39 · September— this week

Christopher Perrin

Mimesis

Learning by imitation

We become what we imitate. Before students find their own voice, they must imitate exemplary models in grammar, rhetoric, art, and virtue. Imitation is not a lesser form of learning — it is the ancient and proven path to genuine mastery. Homer preceded Virgil. Virgil preceded Milton.

Source: ClassicalU — An Introduction to Classical Education