The Critique Of Phil Gutting: The Importance Of College Education

As Phil Mickelson once said, “I think a college education is important no matter what you do in life.” The author, Gary Gutting, claims that the common belief of gaining experience and knowledge outside of the classroom is partially false. He explains that the truth behind this reasoning for both the faculty member and the student is that actual learning and experience is acquired inside of the classroom. In addition, the author presents several reasons and premises to support his stand and conclusion. Throughout, this paper I shall evaluate and recapitulate his reasoning, arguments, and conclusion. In the end, I believe that his persuasive argument is successful and I will support my position and prove my appraisal, as well as my critiques. When it comes to higher education one should have in mind that colleges and universities give you more than training and knowledge. For example, networking, clubs, debates, seminars, and fairs; this is what makes college more interesting and engaging. With this in mind, one could agree with Professor Gutting’s argument on how valuable college is in this present moment and how there is a lack of academic engagement that rapidly increases that has to end; however, his final conclusion on how the classroom is the core of learning and …show more content…
One has to have in mind that not all teachers are going to be so energetic and passionate about their subject. Hence, this will fall under the scrutiny of the faculty department or the university. This means the faculty is responsible for the hiring process of good teachers that have tremendous teaching methods and that will make a difference in the classroom and interest the students. There is very little controversy, but this will not affect the ability or effect of persuading both the intellectual and general