How To Think Better: Three Lessons From the Liberal Arts
Yes, It liberates us
Liberal Arts. Such a fancy term, but what is it? Simply put, it is a kind of education where its foundations lie in the Trivium. Trivium comes from the Latin word which translates to “three ways.” The three ways are said to be the foundation of a solid intellectual formation.
You might wonder, is the liberal arts a type of college degree or educational style? It can be both. Some universities offer an actual degree in liberal arts. While some primary and secondary schools simply use liberal arts as their educational method.
So how does it help us to think better? It teaches grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Let’s get into detail.
Grammar — Describe Reality Correctly
Grammar serves as the glue to vocabulary. It tells us the purpose of each word in a sentence and determines what it means. While we can understand each other even when using wrong grammar, we will likely be misinterpreted. This can lead to lots of errors and misunderstandings.
Consider the sentence,
The cat is on the mat.
The sentence means that the cat is on the mat. Yes, as simple as that.
- The cat is the subject.
