So, the thing is, I think that accidents of birth and class play a much larger role in what is perceived as "intelligence" than Murray is willing to accept. I agree that I see nothing wrong with good vocational programs and that a liberal arts education is not necessary - although I (admittedly self-interestedly) argue that it is the best way we've found of teaching adaptability and general skills of analysis and reasoning. These skills are the best way of advancing in professions or business in the modern world. But not everyone has that as their goal.
I'd also support a system of delayed college entrance (ideally after two years of optional national service), because there are a lot of 18-year-olds out there who don't have a clue what they want to do, which is why so many people drop out frosh year.
And meanwhile, yes, it's a criminal shame that most students don't graduate high school able to write, calculate, or reason coherently.
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I'd also support a system of delayed college entrance (ideally after two years of optional national service), because there are a lot of 18-year-olds out there who don't have a clue what they want to do, which is why so many people drop out frosh year.
And meanwhile, yes, it's a criminal shame that most students don't graduate high school able to write, calculate, or reason coherently.