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You said “studying philosophy” rather than “being tested on rote memorization of philosophy text books”. I agree that “studying philosophy” is a worthwhile end
by rembicilious 5y ago
You said “studying philosophy” rather than “being tested on rote memorization of philosophy text books”.
I agree that “studying philosophy” is a worthwhile endeavor, but I align more closely with the parents in regards to memorizing the semi-random litany of data bits that show up in a typical exam. The information is ultimately forgotten and is usually only relevant in the context of the current textbook chapter.
Nearly every useful concept that applies to my two separate careers was learned on the job.
The time spent in the classroom is nearly irrelevant and could have been replaced entirely by several weeks on the job.
- imilk 5y agoI just gave an personal example to flesh out my post. But if, for example, you are a structural engineer who has to consult on site with clients, you certainly need to recall a litany of data/concepts (random or non-random) pretty quickly if you don't want to look like an idiot. You cannot learn this knowledge from a few weeks on the job because the client would be able to see through your bullshit in minutes. This applies to pretty much any position that needs to communicate in real time about a base of knowledge (doctors, lawyers, logistics, any type of management position). If you believe that any career can be substituted by "a few weeks on the job", you're not really aiming that high for yourself.