"I
think there are two types of intelligence. one is
geared towards math and science and one is geared
towards more creative things. However, there are
individuals that are equally good at both. There
are also those who are good at neither and hold
more of a "street smarts" type
intelligence. Which is basically more common
sense and clear thinking. I don't think that
people who are good at math and science are any
more "intelligent" than those good at
arts and such. Intelligence is really hard to
measure anyways."
"Science
is inferior to liberal arts. The scientific
method is mechanistic. It does not rely on
intellectual freedom or creativity, which are
more difficult to attain than scientific
knowledge."
"Neither.
I do feel that science requires a more analytical
and mathematic mind, which could be considered to
mean it intellectually superior, but I don't
think that the one is a function of the
other."
"There
is certainly no reason to judge either field as
inherently superior. In fact, I think it is
almost arbitrary for these fields to be
considered so distinct."
"Neither;
they are not in competition for superiority, it
is that some minds are better maps for different
terrain."
"Neither.
Both are poles apart... there isn't a way to
compare. Both require a different kind of
intellectual knowledge."
"I
like to think that both science and the arts
takes the same amount of brains, if not different
SIDES of the brain.
But then my gut takes over and says,
"Science is for smart people, art is for
people who can't hack it in science and
math" I am an art student, and I feel that
people think art is for flighty
individuals."
"Science
can explain the liberal arts but not
vice-versa."
"They
are connected so neither ...its strictly a matter
of personal preference and therefore entirely up
to the individual and his interests."
"Although
most people are stronger in one discipline as
opposed to the other, I think both are equally
important. I believe there is a great deal of
science in art, as well as the other way
around."
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"Neither.
They really work on very different basis. Science
on rationality, and the Liberal Arts on
irrationality. They both work wonders in the
respective fields they belong to, bringing about
benefits to humanity in their own ways. One can
live without the other, but an imbalance is hence
created. The subjects, therefore, are connected
in the sense that they help to strike a balance
for our lives, though derived from polarities.
Though they are not connected, but should
nevertheless be studied together."
"The
sciences are more important because they make you
think.
One must use logic and clever reasoning to
succeed in such a course.
In a liberal arts course, one must only
reiterate what the instructor says to succeed
(without learning anything useful).
Liberal arts courses are a waste of time
especially for science and engineering majors.
Mandatory lib. Arts courses should not be
thrown at us."
"I
believe one without the other is
disappointing."
"Science
is intellectually inferior because it examines
what already exists.
Hence, it shows no importance in knowing
the unknown."
"I
believe they should be interwoven; neither is
inferior.
With adequate, nay, extensive knowledge of
science and liberal arts, both subjects make more
sense.
Also in teaching, a firm grasp of science
and liberal arts can enable you to reach more
students."
"I'm
not sure that I can consider one intellectually
inferior. Everyone has their one tastes and
certain things that they can do better than
others. I believe that both stimulate people
intellectually and I do not believe that one is
inferior to the other in any way."
"Both
science and Liberal Arts are equally important to
study. Of course, the importance of each
individual subject depends on one's field of
study. But it is useful to have some knowledge in
every field." |