<p>In regards to ‘joke’ science classes:
Personally, as an IR major, I’d love to be able to tack on some good instruction on the physical ways in which the universe works. Heck, I think I got a good start in HS with my IB Chemistry and Biology classes. But as far as I can tell, there are two classes of science courses; ‘joke’ ones, and weeder courses for majors in that subject. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much in the middle. </p>
<p>Being in the “ancient lineage of the learned and wise” which Mr. Lewis seems to casually dismiss is actually one of the big things I want from my education. I want to be a well-learned person who has at least an introductory understanding of how all different aspects of the mind and the universe are. However, it’s challenging to do this when what I have to choose from is courses geared towards leaning out the class of incoming science majors and courses aimed at students whose only desire is to meet their distribution requirements.</p>