Dear Fellow American,
Asked by a reporter in 1860 how he had acquired his extraordinary rhetorical skills, Abraham Lincoln credited his study of Euclid.
While studying law in Springfield, Lincoln explained, he became convinced that the ability to demonstrate the truth of things was essential to the good practice of law.
Consequently, Lincoln left his job, retired to his father’s cabin, and did not return until he could “give any proposition in the six books of Euclid at sight.”
By studying Euclid, we improve our ability to reason soundly—plus, in my experience, the study of Euclid can be great fun.
That’s why Hillsdale College has produced a free online course on the topic “Mathematics and Logic: From Euclid to Modern Geometry.”
Through “Mathematics and Logic: From Euclid to Modern Geometry,” you will learn the importance of deductive reasoning as a foundation for pursuing knowledge in all fields of learning, as well as in everyday life.
