As I was reading through the first chapters of the book I rather enjoyed the story of coach "Digger" Phelps. It was very amusing to me, it made me laugh to be honest. I love sports and I love art, that is part of being a well rounded person as we should strive to be but I don't have to take down all my trophies and replace them with art to be that kind of person. I'd say the book is being a little biased here.
I enjoyed reading chapter three where it talks about flesh vs. spirit, or the natural man. We all go through this personal struggle in life and I believe art can depict and teach this very well.
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What exactly did you find biased? How do you think we can become more well rounded people without giving up the things that define who we are? It would be good if you could elaborate a little more on your thoughts about the readings.
ReplyDeleteI don't really understand what you mean here. Why would I give up something that defines who I am? We are all born with talents and interests and for example mine are a lot different than yours I wouldn't say that you would have to give up your passion for humanities to go and play sports. I felt the book was downplaying sports in the section I read and I don't agree with that, Sports are a big part of any culture which has to do with humanities.
ReplyDeleteI just meant that you are right, that you don't have to take down your trophies and replace them with art. You don't have to give up who you are. Do you think that the author implied that it is necessary? Is that why you said he was biased? I was just uncertain of your disagreements with him, but I think I see now.
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