The argument that I found most interesting is the problem with Specialization in Universities. The authors viewed specialization of subjects as a legitimate problem because of several effects it has on its graduates. One problem with studying a sole subject is the lack of general knowledge gained towards other subjects. As in the Humpty Dumpty analogy, when a person studies only certain pieces of knowledge, they may later find it difficult to piece together solutions to a problem. Specializing fields can also create competition between civilians studying the same subjects in the social world. This being the case, many professors believe that every student should have a well-rounded general knowledge of every subject.
I find this belief to be a bit optimistic. The idea of every citizen obtaining a wealth of knowledge is desirable, but our society today makes this goal exceptionally difficult to reach. The truth is that most people would benefit from focusing their studies in one field. And if everyone can master their specified subjects, rather than just collect a range of general education, then perhaps society can progress more rapidly then if each individual were to work alone.
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