When I turned that Critical Voter curriculum mentioned last time into a book [which PEL readers can get free from Amazon every Tuesday between now and July 19], the goal was to use election politics as a case study to teach critical thinking skills without playing favorites or picking winners. Even so, it’s hard to make logical arguments using real-world political examples that Continue Reading …
Not School Digest: Asimov, Camus, Jaspers, Brecht, Peirce, Historical Jesus
Discussion clips covering topic we haven't had time to cover on the podcast proper. Brief yourself on these topics via the enclosed 10–15 minute bursts, or become a PEL Citizen to listen to these bonus discussions in their full length. Mark is joined by Nathan Hanks to tell you how to get involved in a discussion yourself. First, learn about Isaac Asimov's story, "The Last Continue Reading …