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A decline in students majoring in humanist subjects doesn't necessarily correlate with a decline in humanism itself. The real issue is that if you're going to g
by vlunkr 8y ago
A decline in students majoring in humanist subjects doesn't necessarily correlate with a decline in humanism itself. The real issue is that if you're going to go into crazy debt for an education you better pick something that will get you out of debt. You can still study these things in an unofficial way.
- Mediterraneo10 8y agoAssimilating a meaningful part of the canon requires a considerable time investment. For many people, university is the only time in their lives they will have that time for reading. Sadly, you just cannot expect the average working person (especially after they become parents to child) to maintain time and motivation for such a program of study.
- throwaway427 8y agoYeah but if you live in New York or Washington DC credentials are more important than substance.