Dare to Think | Mere Liberty Podcast
Nurturing Thoughtful Minds: The Socratic Method and the Liberty Seminar for Critical Thinking
Feb 3, 2024
Mike Leavitt, Jacob, and Kerry Baldwin discuss the relaunch of the Liberty Seminar, teaching critical thinking through the Socratic method. They explore the decline of critical thinking skills in society, the benefits of the Socratic method in various aspects of life, and the power of conscious thinking and strategic questioning. Learn about the significance of critically thinking and challenging existing beliefs.
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- The Liberty Seminar teaches critical thinking using the Socratic method, emphasizing the importance of understanding an idea before analyzing or debating it in various aspects of life.
- The skills taught in the Liberty Seminar have broad applications beyond academic settings, benefiting individuals in personal, professional, and spiritual realms by enhancing communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and personal growth.
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The Liberty Seminar and the Socratic Method
The Liberty Seminar is an online course that teaches critical thinking using the Socratic method. It was originally designed for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults, but has now been revamped and combined into one course for anyone aged 14 and older. The course focuses on the foundational skills of critical thinking, including understanding an idea before analyzing or debating it. The tagline of the seminar is 'experience the freedom of thinking well,' emphasizing the importance of learning how to think effectively in various aspects of life, including politics, communication, problem-solving, and intellectual growth.
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