The first major idea that I took from this chapter was the idea of of transmission of ideas from the older generation to the younger generation. I never took the time to think about what would have been if people before us had not passed down their ideas, habits or ways of thinking. This could have affected how far our society could have been set back. So the idea of transmission is very important in our society because it is passing down ideas, habits, and ways of thinking so that we do not make the same mistake twice.
The second major idea I took away from this chapter is the thought that the author presents that all communication is educative. I think this is an important idea because even though you might totally disagree with someone on the topic that is being discussed, you might find that the other person does bring up a good point, and in some way that point might benefit your life in a positive way.
The third major idea I took away from this chapter is the idea of an education you get from living with others and a formal education. I feel that this is an important idea because at one end of the specturm the education you might recieve from living with those around you might not be an appropriate education because the things that those around are doing could be inappropriate and illegal. But on the other end of the spectrum if you are living with people who are bringing you up in the right manner and showing you how to live a good life there is still a need for formal education. Therefore, no matter what end of the spectrum you are coming from there is always a need for a formal education.
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I agree with the idea of an education you get from living with others. I think about the habits I learned when I lived with my friends in college, and the experiences I had.
ReplyDeleteI think there can be appropriate and inappropriate things you can learn when living with others.