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I agree. But it's ironic that the author never argues her case with clear writing. She asserts that "clear thinking, clear writing and a lifelong engagement wi
by kvee 13y ago
I agree. But it's ironic that the author never argues her case with clear writing.
She asserts that "clear thinking, clear writing and a lifelong engagement with literature" is extremely extremely valuable. She asserts this as a fundamental "truth."
She probably doesn't even realize she needs to explain why because it actually is considered a "truth" among English majors.
That's too bad. Obviously it's not considered a "truth" by the people she wants to convince. And they'll think it's just some stereotypical English major bullshit.
- bbxiao1 13y agoI think the decision to focus on writing was very specific. She is trying to convince people that studying the humanities can/does create a very real skill, an argument that drives a lot of STEM advocates. Personally, I see the value of humanities as how we (a society) got here and why. I think it's important, but I don't think I will have the opportunity to use this knowledge. I do not know all the author's thoughts, but I would guess that she was writing to what would generate the most appeal, not necessarily her exact thoughts.
- kvee 13y agoShe never makes a clear, logical case for writing. But forget about writing in particular. She never makes a clear case for the humanities at all. She just says they're really really important.
- abraininavat 13y agoThere should be a comma there: "really, really"