Inmates in several prisons given chance to study ethics and rhetoric ‘to inform contemporary life’ and skills
A classical education, once the preserve of Eton, Oxbridge and the likes of Boris Johnson, is being made available to inmates serving time in prisons.
In a break from the kind of curriculum usually on offer inside – lessons in literacy, numeracy, tiling and decorating – a small number of prisoners are being offered the opportunity to learn life skills from the ancient philosophers.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/12/classics-philosophy-england-jails-prison-education-durham
Author : Sally Weale Education correspondent
Publish date : 2025-04-12 10:00:00
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