A Breath of Fresh Air. Seriously.
From the New York Times:
"Once
scoffed at as a luxury major, philosophy is being embraced at Rutgers
and other universities by a new generation of college students who are
drawing modern-day lessons from the age-old discipline as they try to
make sense of their world, from the morality of the war in Iraq to the
latest political scandal. The economic downturn has done little, if
anything, to dampen this enthusiasm among students, who say that what
they learn in class can translate into practical skills and careers. On
many campuses, debate over modern issues like war and technology is
emphasized over the study of classic ancient texts."
It's nice to read this. Really, really nice.
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