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Okay yeah thanks for making assumptions. When did I say sciences and math never had intrinsic value?</p>
<p>I not only think cultural pursuits have intrinsic value but have a practical value as well in that it aligns with the sensibilities of the upper-echelon of society. If you don’t care about the latter, then fine, not everybody does. A lot of people do. To say that other things have intrinsic value does not mean that cultural pursuits do not, or have less, or are therefore less worthwhile. I think you’d agree. So I’m a bit lost at the purpose of your post. </p>
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Well I think it says a great deal about why someone should do it. Then again I’m more one to think that we should follow our desires (within the bound of law, of course) to an extent greater than what is being currently done. We are blinded by want of order, approval, money, status that become meaningless upon realization of their true value. Some pursuits are not shaped by the current context of societal thought and practice, and could very well thrive apart from it.</p>