What is The Mind Attic?
The Mind Attic is designed to introduce readers to the works and ideas of some of the greatest thinkers of Western civilisation: the political, social and economic theorists that have shaped our understanding of the human world. Natural scientists, such as Pythagoras, Newton and Einstein, will not therefore feature here. This is a very deliberate choice, informed by our belief that people are generally much less familiar with social science thinkers and their ideas than their natural science counterparts. This is despite the fact that many of these intellectuals have greatly influenced the course of human history by shaping our understanding of ourselves, our cultures, our politics and our societies.
In addition to the great works of social scientists, The Mind Attic will also pay attention to certain branches of philosophical thought concerned with the development of knowledge. Our aim is to equip readers with the skills to effectively analyse and critique knowledge claims by identifying the assumptions upon which they are based. In today’s world of social media – where we are bombarded with information, some of which is deliberately designed to manipulate and distort our perception of reality – these critical thinking tools have never been more essential.
Who is The Mind Attic for?
The Mind Attic is aimed at anyone who wishes to engage with challenging and stimulating ideas. The only prerequisites are the possession of an open and curious mind and a willingness to engage in some critical self-reflection of your own values, beliefs and assumptions.
Who are we?
The Mind Attic is run by Anna Edwards. Anna has worked in the education sector for over ten years and holds a Doctorate in Education. She is passionate about using technology to improve access to educational materials.
Transparency
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Copyright
In discussing ideas and frameworks, we will be using extracts from books and articles created by others. We always encourage our readers to access these original sources to deepen their knowledge of the topic at hand. However, if you, as a copyright holder, feel we have violated or infringed on your copyright please let us know (see our contact page for how to contact us) and we will amend the article in question or take down the link.
Disclaimer
The content contained in this blog represents only the opinions of The Mind Attic. The content herein is intended solely for the entertainment of the reader and should not be relied upon in making any decisions.