Astronomy in the Quadrivium
Astronomy crowns the sequence of the mathematical arts because it unites arithmetic, geometry, and music in a sublime study of the cosmos itself.
Astronomy crowns the sequence of the mathematical arts because it unites arithmetic, geometry, and music in a sublime study of the cosmos itself.
The natural sciences are critical to a proper Classical Christian Education. The four arts in the quadrivium explained the ancient cosmology, providing the pupil with a deeper appreciation of God’s world. Dr. Williams addresses the Christian worldview behind the sciences, and he demonstrates how New Aberdeen students would explore astronomy in a classical setting.