PhuturePriest Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Hasan' timestamp='1338854681' post='2440914'] No, seriously. Cognitive science has been dogmatically materialistic and functionalist for some time now. If he studied psychology from a secular school he would have been learning his subject from a position just as dogmatically opposed to a central element of Catholic teaching as a philosophy or religious studies student as the same secular school. [/quote] I have doubts he would ever go to a bad school. If he went to one it is because it was good. Think: Why Columbia? Isn't there closer universities like in, let's say, America, where he lives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1338854829' post='2440920'] I have doubts he would ever go to a bad school. If he went to one it is because it was good. Think: [b]Why Columbia[/b]? Isn't there closer universities like in,[b] let's say, America, where he lives[/b]? [/quote] Columbia University is in New York. Are you thinking of the nation of Colombia? Edit: Mis-spelled "thinking" Edited June 5, 2012 by BG45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) Just to be clear. I have no problem with Catholic schools. I just find it irksome when individuals who themselves when to secular schools use their position to scare Catholic kids into spending huge sums of money to go to a Catholic school. If that's what you want to do then that's great, but you shouldn do it because you like the school and can afford it, not because of fear. Edited June 5, 2012 by Hasan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Some thoughts: It really bothers me how competitive the world is. I'm constantly being subtly encouraged to make sure I'm better than the next guy/gal. It was tiring, until I stopped caring. I was always being told and pushed to be better than everyone else, and to take whatever edge I could get and utilize my strengths to every conceivable advantage. For example, your grades are good but do some charity work to put it on your resume because, people love a humanitarian! And it'll make you feel good too. I didn't like that. I had to keep checking my motives, and they weren't always so altruistic (which is supposed to be the point of humanitarianism right?) I like this article. Made me feel better about myself not being one of the elites and all http://theamericanscholar.org/the-disadvantages-of-an-elite-education/ AND I don't really know much about these debates esp when we get into the economic viability of the college system. But yeah, the systems are always evolving and changing and there's enough variables to measure your worth it makes my head spin. I'm a type B personality. It's not my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Hasan' timestamp='1338852774' post='2440864'] Pretty beaver dam meaningful if you're trying to get a job. I personally have no doubt that someone with a degree from Harvard has a significant advantage over me, all other things being equal, in getting a job, grant, whatever. Obviously all other factors are not equal and my raw sexual charisma would win the day, but for somebody with an equivalent degree this would be a major obstacle. [/quote] Yes. Having a law degree from Harvard Law will serve you well. It is the with honors that ain't that special. Also, graduating from Harvard Law gets you into an excellent network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Winchester' timestamp='1338853107' post='2440875'] Possible if we permit them to restrict entry into the market. [/quote] You mean if we allow the badges to have worth? If so, yes, I agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [color=#222222]After 35 years of working and providing a decent living for my family without an advanced education, I've learned that education will only give you knowledge, not wisdom. Wisdom doesn't bestow you with knowledge, either. [/color] [color=#222222]It's a shame that so many people impoverish themselves for knowledge hoping it will provide them a living, and never gain enough wisdom to utilize it or appreciate it. Knowledge is only a tool and useless unless you use it, either for your own satisfaction, and/or to earn a living. I've seen many college educated people who sacrificed a lot for useless knowledge that does neither, and they never learned how to work to provide for themselves and their family. I do recognize the value of knowledge and helped my two kids earn college degrees in fields they were attracted to and 'think and hope' may help them provide for themselves. But life has a way of providing opportunities and challenges we never anticipate. I'm glad they haven't mortgaged their futures to the extent that they'll regret their sacrifices for knowledge for decades, if they don't use all of what they learned.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Papist' timestamp='1338857958' post='2440949'] You mean if we allow the badges to have worth? If so, yes, I agree with that. [/quote] No, I'm not supporting that particular superstition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Winchester' timestamp='1338862788' post='2441037'] No, I'm not supporting that particular superstition. [/quote] Me not knowing what you about talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='BG45' timestamp='1338855009' post='2440922'] Columbia University is in New York. Are you thinking of the nation of Colombia? Edit: Mis-spelled "thinking" [/quote] Who names a university after a country? Are we really that short on names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Hasan' timestamp='1338855598' post='2440927'] Just to be clear. I have no problem with Catholic schools. I just find it irksome when individuals who themselves when to secular schools use their position to scare Catholic kids into spending huge sums of money to go to a Catholic school. If that's what you want to do then that's great, but you shouldn do it because you like the school and can afford it, not because of fear. [/quote] He never said to not go to a secular school. He said not to go to a theology course at a secular school. What am I as a Catholic going to gain at a "non-denominational" theology course? "Non-denominational" is translation for "Anything but Catholic." Sooner or later you'll run into something Catholics do not believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1338864470' post='2441049'] Who names a university after a country? Are we really that short on names? [/quote] AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGhHHHHHHHHH Edited June 5, 2012 by Hasan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Hasan' timestamp='1338866553' post='2441064'] AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGhHHHHHHHHH [/quote] Deep down you love me. Deep, deep down like buried treasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1338867305' post='2441068'] Deep down you love me. Deep, deep down like buried treasure. [/quote] [b] An error occurred[/b] [color=#575757][center][background=rgb(243, 243, 243)] You have reached your quota of positive votes for the day[/background][/center][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1338867305' post='2441068'] Deep down you love me. Deep, deep down like buried treasure. [/quote] Something is sure deep around here and it ain't love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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