Originally a session at the 2022 Story and Service Retreat, this talk covers the nature of ideas and how the reading of literature illuminates them.
Topics include:
The importance and impact of stories, the work of stories upon the human heart and mind, the nature of stories as windows and mirrors, the impact of stories upon the moral imagination, the impact of stories upon cognitive development and language acquisition, the nature of ideas, what we gain from reading literature, practical tips for literature as lessons and as a part of family culture, types of literature and how to read them, how to read books without attempting to "use" them, and a collection of books about children's books for inpspiration and booklists.
Topics include:
The importance and impact of stories, the work of stories upon the human heart and mind, the nature of stories as windows and mirrors, the impact of stories upon the moral imagination, the impact of stories upon cognitive development and language acquisition, the nature of ideas, what we gain from reading literature, practical tips for literature as lessons and as a part of family culture, types of literature and how to read them, how to read books without attempting to "use" them, and a collection of books about children's books for inpspiration and booklists.