The Trivium: Learning How To Learn

The three timeless disciplines of Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric brought together one clear and concise course.

What you'll learn
Understanding the fundamental principles of the Trivium educational system.
Understanding the connection between the ancient disciplines of Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric.
Understanding how to structure thoughts, arguments and subjects effectively.
Understanding how to approach any subject with the view of gaining mastery of it.
Requirements
No skills or experience are needed.
Description
This course explains the fundamental principles of The Trivium system: a system of education which draws upon principles that have been developed since ancient times and were brought together and used for centuries as an effective, all-purpose approach to education and learning.Where other approaches might allow one to gain mastery of a given subject or discipline, The Trivium equips a learning to gain mastery of any subject or discipline by giving them an all-purpose model for learning. The Trivium consists of three parts: Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric and the idea is that if we master the Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric of any subject, we are able to achieve mastery of it. Hence, through learning The Trivium, we are learning about learning as-such, becoming equipped to deal with any and every subject.Grammar refers to the "building blocks" of a subject such as the basic terms, ideas or skills that it builds upon.Logic refers to the "construction" or coherence of a subject; it determines how basic elements should be brought together and ordered. Finally,Rhetoric refers to the "living" or purpose of a subject and it is concerned with how a subjected is effectively conveyed and put to use.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Grammar

Lecture 2 Introduction to Grammar

Lecture 3 The Fundamentals of Grammar

Lecture 4 The Tree of Categories

Lecture 5 The Tree of Porphyry

Lecture 6 Symbols and Ambiguity

Lecture 7 Definitions and Terms

Lecture 8 Propositions

Lecture 9 Table of Propositions

Lecture 10 Summary of Grammar

Section 3: Logic

Lecture 11 Introduction to Logic

Lecture 12 The Fundamentals of Logic

Lecture 13 Relating Propositions

Lecture 14 Opposing Propositions

Lecture 15 Syllogisms and Enthymemes

Lecture 16 Sorites and Epichirema

Lecture 17 Fallacies

Lecture 18 Summary of Logic

Section 4: Rhetoric

Lecture 19 Introduction to Rhetoric

Lecture 20 The Fundamentals of Rhetoric

Lecture 21 Audience and Appeal

Lecture 22 Style and Structure

Lecture 23 The Figures of Rhetoric

Lecture 24 Narrative

Lecture 25 Composition

Lecture 26 Full Body Rhetoric

Lecture 27 Summary of Rhetoric

Section 5: Summary/Conclusion

Lecture 28 Summary of The Trivium

Whilst this course might be of particular interest to students, teachers and parents this course is intended for anyone who is interested in The Trivium system.