“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
- Albert Einstein
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Some of the ideas raised invite the reader to ponder things in more depth, others invite them to go further into the grey area, in the hinterland beyond and between black and white. These posts are rarely about what is right and wrong, but rather getting young minds to engage with the idea of why do they hold the opinions they do, where do these opinions comes from, and to actually spend time thinking about their thoughts. They are perfect for opening tutorial questions, as well as a launching pad for a wider discussion.
Before you embark on your journey of intellectual curiosity, I strongly encourage you to keep A Note Companion, or a Common Place Book.
“When you are studying any matter or considering any philosophy, ask yourself only what are the facts and what is the truth that the facts bear out. Never let yourself be diverted either by what you wish to believe, or by what you think would have beneficent social effects if it were believe, but look only and solely at what are the facts.”