Mere Liberty

"It seems to me that so much of what ails the world is the inability to know how to articulate our own views, coupled with the very unfortunate inability and unwillingness to seek to understand other people's views. The Liberty Seminar, part of Mere Liberty's offerings, provided a great context to learn and practice Critical Thinking Skills--skills that address both of those inabilities. Using the topic of Liberty as the "practice field" allowed me to learn these skills, as well as learn more about the history and philosophy behind living in a free society."

I signed up for the Socratic seminar thinking I’d emerge on the other side as the American version of Jan Helfeld - able to persuade family, friends & strangers on the internet to my points of view by asking them pointed questions to get them thinking. What I learned instead (and to my betterment) was how to ask questions of myself & the material I was consuming. Almost equally important was the opportunity to spend time each week discussing important concepts like self ownership with like minded individuals. Those conversations were often bright spots in what were otherwise intellectually bleak weeks. Of course, getting to read Rothbard was really just the cherry on top of a very fulfilling time. I can’t heap enough praise on Kerry for guiding me on my unexpected journey to become a more critical thinker.

“I have been very fortunate in having the opportunity to cross paths with Kerry Baldwin. Just last weekend I finished her Socratic Seminar For a New Liberty for adults. It was a very intellectual stimulating and enjoyable 15 weeks. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn how to think outside the box. I also recommend that you become a member of MereLiberty.com.“