Really thought provoking and resonant-feeling. I would definitely want to reread this in preparation for my own children's education

At the end, a surprisingly resonant account of how my own worldview has evolved over time -- in particular from idealistic (Romantic) to overly analytical (Philosophic), to more pragmatic/curious/blended (Ironic). Great summary of this sequence at the end of section 5

Skills at different levels

To educate is: to guide students through humanity’s five great revolutions as they learn to speak and write, so they can imitate each new kind of understanding (while keeping alive the old ones)

Big block quote, perhaps unifying idea: