rashandreflex said:
it's quite amusing to me that people in science, math, and comp sci (mainly) have a tendency to look down on non-'hardcore' majors as soft when writing well and constructing a good argument is extremely difficult and much more useful in "the real world."
sure, it's easier to slide by with a 'B' on a mediocre paper but getting an 'A' can be damn hard unless you're an exceptional writer.
I certainly do not look down on art, writing, or any other non scientific majors. I have found writing to be very difficult, so thumbs up to you if you can get good grades without spending huge amounts of time! I am ok at writing (I'd like to be better,but it is not necessary for me), but I would love to have some artistic ability.
I don't know how you can say that those things are MORE important than science and math though. They are both very important. Just think where the world would be if all of the scientists, or all the writers had never existed. They are both very challenging as well.
I'm not sure if you were referring to a particular person in this thread or just to people in general when you said that, but you are doing the same thing by saying that science, math, and computer science are less important.
I doubt that a science or a writing degree would be of great use to anyone whose job does not require a higher education. An english or other writing degree would be of great use if you work in a field which requires good writing skills(I imagine there are lots), or you want to write books on your own. A science, math, comp-sci degree would be just as useful to those who wish to pursue a career in one of those areas.
I don't see how a science or writing degree would be of great use outside of certain fields or careers that require them. I am not sure what you meant by real world use. I can't see any major benefit of either degree in our day to day lives if it is not put to good use.
