The overwhelming speed of twitter is beyond me. A true reflection cannot be summarized in 144 characters or less. I am so grateful for my time at St. John's. It certainly provided that leisure he refers to and prepared me to question.
Mike is right. The liberal education at St Johns is a brilliant model that gives us thinking and thoughtful citizens. Whatever vocation a person chooses, there will be issues to be confronted,. Issues of ethics or issues of corporate citizenship or issues of statesmanship. How much better to face those issues with a background of knowledge and a practice of questioning analysis. Wood shop is a fine course to take but it won't help you analyze whether or not the project should be built.
If only it weren't so expensive! Everyone should be able to do this.
The value of a liberal arts education in today's society is immeasurable, especially when planning for the future.
I consider myself fortunate to be able to work with Mr. Peters!
The overwhelming speed of twitter is beyond me. A true reflection cannot be summarized in 144 characters or less. I am so grateful for my time at St. John's. It certainly provided that leisure he refers to and prepared me to question.
Mike is right. The liberal education at St Johns is a brilliant model that gives us thinking and thoughtful citizens. Whatever vocation a person chooses, there will be issues to be confronted,. Issues of ethics or issues of corporate citizenship or issues of statesmanship. How much better to face those issues with a background of knowledge and a practice of questioning analysis. Wood shop is a fine course to take but it won't help you analyze whether or not the project should be built.
I totally agree with you. Great speech.
A very cool discussion.
I think it began when man first started to communicate with words.
@10:55 But what time is more unique than where I stand? Right now?
:P
No better place to learn how to THINK!
Or not?