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Re:John Lewis slams UK education system and offers staff lit... by ceilingcorner on Sunday July 04, 2021 @06:11AM (#27728532)
> Engaging with exemplary works mostly improves your ability to appreciate exemplary works.

No, it helps you gain a richer understanding of the universe and your human place in it.

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Re:John Lewis slams UK education system and offers staff lit... by mrob on Sunday July 04, 2021 @06:13AM (#27728541)
When I was in school, they taught astronomy in physics class.
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Re:John Lewis slams UK education system and offers staff lit... by ceilingcorner on Sunday July 04, 2021 @06:16AM (#27728554)
Another benefit of artistic/literary courses is that you learn about concepts like "metaphors" and "figures of speech."
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