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In reply to the discussion: Liberal Arts? What the fuck are they good for? [View all]llmart
(15,565 posts)26. Terrific post!
I graduated from a liberal arts college and yes, my diploma is in Latin, but I took Latin in high school and can actually translate it.
Critical thinkers are in short supply in our country these days. But hey, f u r able 2 txt, ur OK.
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A broad education helps you appreciate lots of different areas of study.
Manifestor_of_Light
Nov 2014
#2
to make rational, well read citizens and members of society--& pass on generational knowledge
librechik
Nov 2014
#4
Mathematics, at least arithmetic and geometry are 2 of the 7 classic liberal arts
HereSince1628
Nov 2014
#25
I know several people who went to law school who do quite well; however....
Algernon Moncrieff
Nov 2014
#39
The 2012 GOP platform here in TX was against teaching critical thinking in the schools.
hobbit709
Nov 2014
#36