I have two questions, one of which Miriam already asked which is whether we agree that knowledge can be an end of itself. I am not sure that the parallels that he makes with medical knowledge and other areas of learning is a fair one. Other areas of learning have a more practical use (i.e. utility), but knowledge does not seem to have any practical application. Further, I wonder how we as PLS students feel about what Newman says in Discourse 7.10. To me, this section is the best (only?) justification of pursuing a PLS degree at ND. Do we agree that the heart of PLS (and what should be the goal of the entire University) is the training of good members of society?
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