Edmundson On The Uses Of Liberal Education Analysis

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In Edmundson’s , “On the Uses of Liberal Education: As Lite Entertainment for Bored College Students” he creates a strong argument on how the students of our era don’t appreciate education. He blames this on his era (sixties) for shielding them from how hard life is. Due to the kids of today's upbringing in the school system they favor jovial, amusing professors who can keep them attracted instead of stern instructors who are hard on the material. Edmundson doesn’t want the students to feel as if they’re coming to class for a show yet, for the students to be challenged mentally. Another topic he attacks is how the universities spend all their money on attractions to appeal to the students. This lures students to the school and the schools benefit

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