Emerson's argument in"The American Scholar" about American society still holds true today.
One reason is the fact the many jobs today only provide one skill. Such as my father who has been working as a computer technician for his entire life and he has not thought of any other options since. Also in the article Emerson also states that people get so into their job its second nature to them - “The priest becomes a form, the attorney a statue book, the mechanic a machine, the sailor a rope of the ship.”
Another reason the article still is true is because many of us rely on doing the same thing veryday. Many working men and women do the same thing, wake up, go to work, do the same thing at work they have been doing for the last few years, go home and start the cycle all over again the next day. So many Americans today are doing the same thing everyday and not exploring any new possibilities for their lives.
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I like your reason for why the American Scholar still holds true but do you think it is possible for people in today's society to know many skills? I think you need to also talk about how specialized jobs can help society which will let you expand on how that effects, The American Scholar.
ReplyDeleteGood argument and good points to prove this. But what about people with 2 jobs?
ReplyDeleteI liked it all but if he's your dad, being a dad is definitely a job.... Especially if your his son. Haahaa nice piece Matt.
ReplyDeleteGood job. You had very good arguments and points.
ReplyDeleteI agree and really like the fact about providing only one skill.
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