Analysis Of Are Too Many People Going To College

In “Are Too Many People Going to College?”, by Charles Murray, an author from the American Enterprise Institute. In his argument he argues that the purpose of college is slowly changing. Murray indirectly states that too many people are going to college, sending the current system into shambles. The author effectively states his opinion through persuasive writing, an easy structure, and notable examples that draw the audience into the essay.
Murray implies his thoughts and arguments throughout the passage. For example, in the introduction, Murray states, “More people should be going to college, not fewer. Yes and no,” (Murray 223). Before answering his own question, he looks at the big picture overall. He explains the statistics of the financial situation with college and as well …show more content…
For example, Murray quotes a main counterpoint that more people should get a liberal education through college. Murray respectfully disagrees with this, saying, “More people should be getting the basics of a liberal education… the places to provide those are middle and elementary school” (Murray 234). Also, he states the majority of people think that the reason to go to college is because of how everyone thinks a B.A wil automatically secure a job. Murray states, “There has never been a time in history when people with skills not taught in college have been at such demand at such high pay as today, nor a time when the range of jobs has been so wide….finding the first rate skilled labor is hard,” (Murray 236). By bringing in the counter argument, Murray makes his point strong, saying that college is not for everybody, and social norms have transformed what college is really for. This allows Murray to anticipate any doubts skeptical readers might have and it presents him as a nice person, that considers other