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Why Take Concepts Made Clear?

You face tough questions daily: How do I prioritize relationships? How do I balance work and home life? Where do my hobbies fit in? Is it time to switch careers?

The answer won't come from the traditional world of how-to, at least not the full answer. Using time well starts with using our mind well, in discovering time-tested truths about what human flourishing means.

This Concepts Made Clear course will help you to practice clear thinking about life's most important realities, empowering you to face the questions in your life with greater confidence.

Clarifying what will make you happy starts here.

Concepts Made Clear features short videos that take one term and do three things: define,explain and apply. Get clearer thinking one concept at a time.

These videos will help you: 
  • deepen your grasp of reality
  • learn from the greatest philosophers
  • use language with greater precision
  • articulate key principles with more confidence
These concepts are rooted in the great western philosophical tradition and applied to life today.

How should I take this course?

Pick a set time to watch each CMC video. Maybe it's with your morning coffee, or maybe it's part of a post-dinner routine. After each video, ponder, then discuss with your spouse or a friend. 

Contents

Overview: Concepts Made Clear


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Course Guide: What is Concepts Made Clear?
    Introduction: Concepts Made Clear [Video]
      What Is A Concept? [Video]
        Comment Guidelines

          Household


          Each of us is trying to make a go of it in creating a home, but what exactly is a home?  What does a happy home look like?  In this module, we explore concepts of household.
          CMC #1: Household
            CMC #2: 'House' and 'Home'
              CMC #3: Home Economy (Historical Perspective)
                CMC #4: Home Economy (Modern Perspective)
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                    Leisure


                    Ever experienced burnout? How does being happy relate to having time for rest and fun? And where does work fit in? This module explores the concept of leisure. 
                    CMC #5: Leisure
                      CMC #6: Work
                        CMC #7: Amusement
                          CMC #8: Real Leisure
                            CMC #9: Festivity
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                                Contemplation


                                Contemplation is a big word. And it is one we can't ignore as we look at what goals can make us truly happy. This module explores contemplation from a philosophical perspective.
                                CMC #10: Contemplation
                                  CMC #11: Contemplation as End
                                    CMC #12: Contemplation-Rich Activities
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                                        Nature


                                        Grass, trees, birds... these are all a part of nature. But what exactly is nature, and what is human nature? Can we answer daily questions we face in life without answering this one? 
                                        CMC #13: Nature: Just Outside Your Window?
                                          CMC # 14: Nature: What Is It?
                                            CMC #15: Nature: It’s All About the End
                                              CMC #16: Rest: The Hallmark of Nature
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                                                  Education


                                                  We want to give our children the best education, but there are so many options to choose from. How can we think clearly about the educational needs of our children? In this module, we explore concepts of education.
                                                  CMC #17: How Do I Choose a Proper Education for My Child?
                                                    CMC #18: Education and the Whole Person

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