Matthew Smith joins me to share why he left higher education to found Hildegard College, a micro college built on friendship, great books, and a common curriculum shaped by six foundational questions. We also explore his forthcoming book The Lost Tradition of Beauty and why recovering beauty—not just truth and goodness—is essential for education and human flourishing.
Hildegard College: Restoring Polymathy and Redemptive Entrepreneurship
May 27, 2026
The Christopher Perrin Show
Dr. Christopher Perrin has been a leader in the renewal of classical education in the United States for 25 years. In this podcast, he traces the renewal of the American paideia exploring the recent history of the American renaissance in light of the 2500 years that have preceded it.
Dr. Christopher Perrin has been a leader in the renewal of classical education in the United States for 25 years. In this podcast, he traces the renewal of the American paideia exploring the recent history of the American renaissance in light of the 2500 years that have preceded it.Listen on
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