The Cause - Rob Pirie How to Read a Book - Becoming a Better Reader... By Discovery - Mortimer Adler
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Apr 6, 2024 
Mortimer Adler, author of 'How To Read A Book', shares insights on becoming a better reader. Topics include distinguishing reading for discovery vs. instruction, actively engaging with texts, understanding author's intent, and personal growth through centopical reading.
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Reading Well Empowers Understanding
- Reading well is as important as what you read for true understanding.
- It enables participation in the Great Conversation about life, ethics, and beauty.
Reading for Understanding Revealed
- Reading for understanding means engaging with truth, not just gathering information.
- Books form a puzzle that grows your hunger for knowledge and discovery.
Start with Elementary Reading
- Start with elementary reading to build a solid reading foundation.
- Use inspectional reading to skim a book and assess if it merits deeper study.