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For the Love of Learning<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Intelligence Squared<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Since its inception in 2006, the goals have been to provide a new forum for intelligent discussion, grounded in facts and informed by reasoned analysis.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Justice with Michael Sandel<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Justice is the first Harvard course to be made freely available online … Nearly a thousand students pack Harvard’s historic Sanders Theatre to hear Michael Sandel . . . talk about justice, equality, democracy, and citizenship.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Introduction to Political Philosophy<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of some of the major texts and thinkers of the Western political tradition.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prager University<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Our courses … are five minutes long, visually stimulating and rich in practical content. Each seeks to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation for the core ideas that support Western Civilization such as freedom, personal responsibility, and capitalism.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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TED: Ideas Worth Spreading<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become even broader.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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TED Talks (6 Minutes or Less)\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Intellectual Take-Out<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“We research complex ideas and policy issues and make them digestible . . . All of the researched material is linked and sourced so you can feel secure sharing it with friends, family, associates, and others.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Socrates in the City<\/a><\/em><\/span>
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“The Greek philosopher Socrates famously said that ‘the unexamined life is not worth living.’ Taking this as a starting point, Eric Metaxas thought it would be valuable to create a forum that might encourage busy and successful professionals in thinking about the bigger questions in life.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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University of California Television<\/a> or UCTV Prime<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Showcasing the excellence and diversity of the nation’s premier research university, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California — teaching, research and public service — through quality, in-depth television that informs, educates and enriches the lives of people around the globe.<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n

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Open Learn<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“The home of free learning from Open University”<\/span><\/p>\n

Critical Thinking<\/span>
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Logical Fallacies: The Ultimate Guide<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Audio only<\/strong> (on YouTube). Narrated by Jacob Williams. Here’s the description:\u00a0In-depth discussion on logical fallacies…This discussion is for those in high school\/college debate, those planning on going to law school, or anyone who plans to never lose an argument in the YouTube comments section.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Relatively Interesting\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Relatively Interesting<\/em> promotes science, reason, critical thinking, and the magic of reality. \u00a0We point the skeptical eye at pseudoscience, quackery, religion, and the paranormal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A List of Fallacious Arguments<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Another A-Z list, but with some bonus links tossed in, compiled by Don Lindsay, who describes himself as “both a scientist and an engineer.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Critical Thinking on the Web<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“A directory of quality online resources” complied by software company called Austhink. This link takes you to a page of links focusing on fallacies.
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Argumentation and Critical Thinking Tutorial<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“This site is intended to help students in college level critical thinking classes learn some of the basic concepts of the formal logical structure of arguments and informal fallacies. . . The material in this site was developed by\u00a0<\/span>Jay VerLinden<\/a>, professor of Communication at Humboldt State University.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Humbug: The Skeptic’s Field Guide to Spotting Fallacies<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Miscellaneous\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Phrontistery<\/a> (English Language Links)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Grammar and Usage<\/a> (<\/em>The New York Times)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Reasonable Faith<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hebrew for Christians<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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On Writers and Writing<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

30 Indispensable Writing Tips from Famous Authors<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Jewish Humor<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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