Education vs. School (was Re: OT: City Names)

From: Geoff Roberts <geoffrob_at_stmarks.pp.catholic.edu.au>
Date: Fri Apr 16 20:42:19 1999

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Subject: Education vs. School (was Re: OT: City Names)


> "Geoff Roberts" <geoffrob_at_stmarks.pp.catholic.edu.au> wrote:
> > Educated? Not sure I can claim that, I didn't finish High School.
>
> What are the logical steps between the premise that you didn't finish
> High School and the conclusion that you can't claim to be eduated?

LOL.

Perhaps I should qualify that and say that my FORMAL education was not
extensive.
I did/do read constantly, and I have had specialist training in some complex
stuff.

> In most regards, I'd have to say that school was one of the parts of my
> life *least* related to my education.

Frankly, I hated school. From about grade 3 on.

> IIRC, didn't Mark Twain say something
> to the effect that one should never let schooling get in the way of one's
> education?

I believe so. I also believe he is correct, especially in view of some of
the products of the alleged education system I have seen in recent years.
We're talking Year 12's that can't spell to save their life, or do simple
arithmetic without a calculator. It's a worry.

Cheers

Geoff
Received on Fri Apr 16 1999 - 20:42:19 BST