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Essentialism is a relatively conservative stance to education that strives to teach students the knowledge of our society and civilization through a core curriculum.

This core curriculum involves such areas that include the study of the surrounding environment, basic natural laws, and the disciplines that promote a happier, more educated living.

Other non-traditional areas are also integrated as well in moderation to balance the education.

Essentialists ' goals are to instill students with the " essentials " of academic knowledge, patriotism, and character development through traditional ( or back-to-basic ) approaches.

This is to promote reasoning, train the mind, and ensure a common culture for all Americans.