Paul Herrick

Topic 1:  The Ideals of the Founding Fathers and the Principles of the U.S. Constitution

The traditional concepts of Liberty and the Rule of Law are under attack today. Dr. Herrick will discuss the traditional principles underlying the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and how to teach them to young people today.

Critical information for every parent to understand.

Topic 2:  How to Teach Your Child Critical Thinking and Logic Skills

Dr. Herrick has taught Logic at the college level for 20 years. He will present some of the basic principles of logic and critical thinking, as well as how to teach these principles to young people. The session will touch on modern logic, how to detect fallacies, and traditional Aristotelian logic.  

Logic--it may soon be your kids' favorite subject!

 

 

Paul Herrick is the founder of Classical eAcademy, an internet-based academy for home educators.  He teaches philosophy full-time at Shoreline Community College. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Washington, and specializes in political theory, symbolic logic, and the philosophy of religion.  He is the author of Reason and Worldview: An Introduction to Western Philosophy, and The Many Worlds of Logic.  He is the stepfather of one daughter, and the public-minded guardian of a cat named Peter.  

http://www.classicaleacademy.com