Why take a philosophy or history course? I have yet to have a need to know what happened in 1066 and where it was that something happened that year. Nor has anybody asked me about 'Meno' in since ... ever. For that matter, I can't think of a time when it was important whether or not I split an infinitive or read a work of "Great Literature."

Fundamentally, learning is it's own reward, or not, depending on whether one values it.

What is of practical importance is a different question, which is why for those folks who need a practical application to make education worthwile, I suggested a JuCo or trade school (or business college like Remington). It is disrespect that some folks prefer practicality to general learning and vice-versa. On the contrary, I would like to see stronger Juco's & trade schools so that folks who want a practical education can get one without being burdened with courses that are of no use to them --- allowing the student to concentrate more effectively on those courses that are of practical value.

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