A Defense Of Classical Education (1916) - Hardcoverby Richard Winn Livingstone (Author) ""A Defense of Classical Education"" is a book written by Richard Winn Livingstone and originally published in 1916. The book is a passionate defense of the importance and relevance of classical education in modern times. Livingstone argues that the study of Latin and Greek, as well as the works of ancient philosophers and writers, is essential for developing critical thinking skills, cultivating a sense of