Liberal arts
The seven liberal arts are classical subjects that historically formed the foundation of a liberal education, divided into two groups: the trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric) and the quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy). These subjects were meant to train the mind in language, reasoning, and mathematical thinking.
The Trivium (the arts of language)
- Grammar: The study of language and its structure, serving as the foundation for communication.
- Logic: Also known as dialectic, this is the art of reasoning and forming sound arguments.
- Rhetoric: The art of persuasion, focusing on conveying ideas effectively and eloquently.
The Quadrivium (the arts of mathematics and number)
- Arithmetic: The study of numbers and their properties.
- Geometry: The study of space, shape, and proportion.
- Music: Considered a mathematical science in classical education, it involved the study of harmony and the mathematical relationships within music.
- Astronomy: The study of the cosmos and celestial movements, often intertwined with mathematics and mythology.
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