Educational Resources
Learning from the Legacy of Carolina Marines
At the Carolina Museum of the Marine, we are committed to honoring, preserving, and teaching the values that define the Marine Corps. Through the Al Gray Leadership Forum, we provide educational resources that inspire leadership, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of history and ethics. Explore our collection of essays, historical documents, and educational videos to gain valuable insights into Marine Corps leadership principles, moral reasoning, and the foundational documents of the United States
Articles
To Be, Rather Than to Seem
Tradition
To Be Inspired
Can We Trust Our Senses?
Separating Truth from Propaganda
From Definition to Practice
From Definition to Practice, Continued
Ethics and the Marine Corps
Ethics and the Marine Corps, Continued
Courses
Our video series, including “The Art of Thinking” and “Introduction to Ethics,” offers engaging discussions on logic, reasoning, and moral philosophy. These videos are designed to challenge perspectives, refine leadership skills, and encourage thoughtful decision-making—qualities that are essential to Marine Corps leadership and beyond.
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to ethics, in particular, Virtue Ethics, is important to our American political tradition. Leaders in our country have understood that, for a people to be free, they must be virtuous. In this course of 12 lessons, we will examine what that means by studying the four Cardinal virtues, which are Prudence, Courage, Temperance, and Justice.
The Art of Thinking
The Art of Thinking is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the skills needed to think critically, make sound arguments and develop better decision-making abilities. Over the course of seven engaging lessons, students will learn to identify the components of an argument, analyze its structure, and evaluate its validity.
