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I find myself questioning the value of studying documents like the Federalist Papers. I'd certainly learn a lot, but I don't have any power to use what I learn
by harimau777 3y ago
I find myself questioning the value of studying documents like the Federalist Papers. I'd certainly learn a lot, but I don't have any power to use what I learn to change how society operates; so what good is it? Knowledge that can't be utilized doesn't seem meaningfully different from a lack of knowledge.
- nvy 3y agoTo varying degrees, one could say the same of studying philosophy, ethics, music, history, economics, etc. Knowledge doesn't have to be directly applicable to have value.
- nabogh 3y agoIf you universalize that then if nobody reads the papers or educates themselves on these topics then society will be worse off. You may not have sweeping powers but you do form part of a society that can enact change
- refurb 3y agoEver heard of applying ideas from from one realm to another?