In one sentence Graff claims, "We assume that it's possible to wax intellectual about Plato, Shakespeare, the French Revolution, and nuclear fission, but not about cars, dating, fashion, sports, TV, or video games.... Graff's mindset seems to be that having knowledge on cars, fashion, sport, or TV is just as important as having knowledge on Plato, Shakespeare, or different wars throughout our world history. In response, I understand how knowing about sports or TV will help you with small talk and help you communicate with others, but you can in no way compare the relevance of a ...

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In Plato's The Trial and Death of Socrates, Socrates questioned many of "those who [held a high] reputation,"(22a) as he wished to determine what subjected these particular individuals to such a enamoured lifestyle . ...

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