Was Homer Ahead of His Time?

Abstract

When critics and teachers find older authors relevant they often say they\u27re ahead of their time. These assumptions, which have dominated higher ed for 40 years, have distorted history, literature, education, and even our view of human nature. Come to listen and participate as Dan Ritchie, Emeritus Professor of English, analyzes this phenomenon and proposes an alternative. This talk is based on a forthcoming article in National Affairs.https://spark.bethel.edu/primetime-presentations/1005/thumbnail.jp