Wrapping up a unit on the critical importance of liberty of thought and discussion, as well as the perils of the power of the majority (after reading Jeremy Bentham, Alexis deTocqueville, and John Stuart Mill) -- this series is so good, and so on point, that I am going to open up the option to my students of using it as a catalyst to a d…
Wrapping up a unit on the critical importance of liberty of thought and discussion, as well as the perils of the power of the majority (after reading Jeremy Bentham, Alexis deTocqueville, and John Stuart Mill) -- this series is so good, and so on point, that I am going to open up the option to my students of using it as a catalyst to a deep dive into these broader issues. Sometimes I feel like I could simply use TFP as an essential textbook.
PS -- it is rare to find such thoughtfulness and balance in the media today. Many thanks and kudos to Megan Phelps-Roper for being a remarkable, intellectually courageous voice in the wilderness. gb
Wrapping up a unit on the critical importance of liberty of thought and discussion, as well as the perils of the power of the majority (after reading Jeremy Bentham, Alexis deTocqueville, and John Stuart Mill) -- this series is so good, and so on point, that I am going to open up the option to my students of using it as a catalyst to a deep dive into these broader issues. Sometimes I feel like I could simply use TFP as an essential textbook.
And I am sure I would love to be a student in your class! Kudos to being a great teacher.
PS -- it is rare to find such thoughtfulness and balance in the media today. Many thanks and kudos to Megan Phelps-Roper for being a remarkable, intellectually courageous voice in the wilderness. gb