Response to why a great books education is the most practical

In his essay, Crabtree addresses a different approach to education that is not commonly thought of in our day. He talks about about how a great books education has benefits that our current college education does not offer. Crabtree explains that the modern view of education is to prepare a student in his specialized profession as soon as possible so they can enter directly into that field. He explains how a great books education prepares a person for any variety of work it helps them to critically think so they can be ready for any occupation that comes there way. Crabtree says that in today's work force that if certain jobs were eliminated that college students who are specially trained would find it difficult to find another line of work because the popular form of college education gives specific training. As an example he uses the field of medicine. He says that the field of medicine is rapidly advancing and growing that soon certain jobs will be eliminated. So it is with computer jobs. Crabtree said that in today's job force that employers are not hiring any one over the age of thirty five because of the the rate computer knowledge is changing so quickly that they need employees that have the most recent training. Crabtree's solution to this is to have a students undergraduate years consist of a broad education that allows them to think well, communicate clearly verbally and through writing. If they have these skills Crabtree maintains that they will have ample training so that they will be suited for most work environments. He thinks that a great books education is more sensible and economical. It saves money in term of college education when calculated over a lifetime. he concludes his assessment of a great books education by saying that it requires much discipline and determination accomplish it. In assessing Crabtree's essay on a great books education he lays out his opinions and addresses the benefits of them very clearly. One thing that makes his point not hard to accept is that in today's age it is not likely that people will accept this mindset of education. We are so ingrained in going to school just for a specialized position that it will take time for people to accept this. I think that he has some valid points that are worth considering and our work force would probably be better equipped if we took time to get a great books education.