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A) What are some of the practical applications of different kinds of knowledge? Is Newman correct in saying that knowledge need not serve any “useful” social purpose to be worth acquiring? Why or why not?
B) In Newman’s opinion, what role does enjoyment play in the motivation to acquire knowledge? In your opinion, is learning most enjoyable for its own sake or for its use value? Explain your answer.