Dr. Andrew Selby reflects on the kind of “deep people” who bring wisdom, stability, and calm during times of crisis, arguing that true depth comes from the combination of knowledge, understanding, and practiced wisdom. He explains how classical Christian education, through great teachers, the study of Scripture and Great Books, and thoughtful discussion, helps cultivate students into thoughtful leaders who can guide others in an unstable world.
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July 08, 2026
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On Becoming a Deep Person
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Read on SubstackDr. Andrew Selby reflects on the kind of “deep people” who bring wisdom, stability, and calm during times of crisis, arguing that true depth comes from the combination of knowledge, understanding, and practiced wisdom. He explains how classical Christian education, through great teachers, the study of Scripture and Great Books, and thoughtful discussion, helps cultivate students into thoughtful leaders who can guide others in an unstable world.
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Contributing Writer
Andrew is an upper school humanities educator at Trinity Classical Academy in Valencia, CA.
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