Principles of Liberty - Introduction
Study/Learn
1 - Read the selection from "Invitation to the Pain of Learning" by Mortimer Adler.
2 - Research the life of Mortimer Adler and watch this short bio of him.
3 - Read "Classics and Why You Should Read Them" from the CD
Know/Understand
Think about the last 5 books and movies you have read or watched. Make a list of them and decide, based on the definitions on page 4 of the article "Classics and why you should read them" what type of book or movie each was. Are they bent, broken, whole or healing? (If you're not sure, use the 3 elements in the article to decide). Are you reading the types of books you would like to be reading or are you just reading for fun? Even if you are just reading for fun, are you filling your mind with worthy classics? Set a goal to evaluate what you are reading and watching and what you are spending your time on. Set 2 goals to better use your time and be willing to take upon yourself the "pain of learning".
Become/Serve
Read the 13th Article of Faith. This is another test of the things we can and should be putting into our minds. Set a goal to read and watch only things that are "virtuous, lovely, of good report or praiseworthy" for one week and see how you feel. Journal about this experience in your commonplace book.
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