Erling Antony, a high school and technical college instructor of forty years, shares wisdom and instruction on his approach to introductory chemistry, which involves students in critical thinking and Socratic argument. His work presents fellow instructors with approaches to topics, demonstrations, and experiments that help guide students toward a deeper understanding of how what happens in the test tube applies to our greater world. Erling's work is a welcome addition to any chemistry instructor's library, particularly to young instructors navigating their early years of teaching.