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inquiry-based online learning
the socratic method
Mere Liberty Courses is based on the Socratic method is a time-tested way of learning to think well. Developed by Socrates in the Ancient Greek Agora, inquiry and dialogue proved useful in improving critical thinking skills. Courses offered by Mere Liberty promote productive dialogue, civil discourse, and discovery.
This is a skill that is learned, and must be practiced or it is lost. To get a better idea of what this method looks like and what the benefits are, click below to try our free introductory course.
Course Values
What we stand for
simplicity
Less is more
enjoy
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10
Connection
Bridging abstract with concrete
empower
Helping you help others
Empowering people to connect their thoughts with their actions through simple tools and fun practices that will cultivate a free and flourishing society. Standing against efforts to indoctrinate authoritarian principles which divide people tribalism and elitism.
Semester-long Online Courses
Foundations of Freedom
Middle School
Introduce your kids to the skill so critical thinking while dialoguing about the principles of living in a free and prosperous society.
Economics & Money
High School
Your teens will deepen their thinking skills while dialoguing about foundational truths of economics and the problems of Socialism.
For a New Liberty
Adult Session
A perfect to opportunity to learn what you didn’t get (or may have forgotten in school, while discussing the principles of a free society.
Podcast Interviews
learning to think well
The Professor's Record
I discuss with attorney and infamous NMSU law professor, David Clements, the value of the Socratic method for building dialogue with tough conversations.
The Bad Roman Podcast
I join a group of libertarian parents discussing the state of education, homeschooling, and the value of teaching our kids how to think well about the world
Libertarian Christian Podcast
Doug Stuart and I dialogue about why high stakes situations that call for action, create an imperative to think well first. No more, ‘shoot first, ask questions later.’
Articles about Critical Thinking
Shane Rosenthal and the Humility of Healthy Skepticism
Summary – Shane Rosenthal and the Humility of Healthy Skepticism Amid all the tribalism and polarization we see today, Christians could learn something from The
Why Resisting Manipulation Means Learning to Think Critically
Recently, it occurred to me why critical thinking is a tool in resisting manipulation and heal from manipulative forms of abuse. Manipulation is itself a
How Truth-Seeking and Fallibility are Important for Debate
You Can’t Debate What You Don’t Know How Truth-Seeking and Fallibility are Take Precedence in Debate The Purpose of Debate It’s easy to get caught
