By John Delaloye // When justifying the value of their work, certain academics have argued that their studies possess a moral value. These arguments take on several distinct forms. One may claim that academic study is an inherently moral act, and to study academically is to act in a moral manner. Alternatively, one may argue […]
Read More The Moral Value of Academic Thought: A CounterpointBy Kian Yoo-Sharifi // Today, people seem to be split on the value of academic study. Some think it propagates cultural values anathema to their worldview (which is morally correct, of course), and condemn it on those grounds, while others dispute its ability to produce worthwhile information at all. Perhaps the most interesting question, however, […]
Read More Academic Study and the Moral Worth of HumanityBy Max Servetar // Katherine wrote a beautiful account of the majesty of living. By taking up the counter, I do not wish to diminish the wonder of humanity. Frolicking through fields, spending time with loved ones, and pursuing passions bring unquantifiable joys. Human life is mysterious and fantastic. Nor do I seek to argue […]
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