College Writing I

Class Site for Ariana Paliobagis’ Fall 2007 English 121 at Montana State University

Posting 2 – Newman – Due Wed 5 Sept September 1, 2007

Filed under: Assignments, Posting 2 - Newman — Ariana Paliobagis @ 6:57 pm

For this posting, please answer one of the following questions.  PLEASE PUT YOUR FIRST NAME IN THE TITLE.  

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.