/lit/ - Literature

>>5593439
>history who has been doing nothing but studying history for for 20 years or more.

Because isolation and specificity are the best ways to become a well-rounded individual, right?

I never said all of my professors were haughty, narrowminded douchebags. I didn't even imply that the majority were. I simply stated that some of the most close-minded, ignorant people I've ever met were those which broader society assumes to be the complete opposite.
My German history prof was amazing, she was both a great researcher and an amazing educator. My American history prof was a bitter old fuck who made a habit of shitting on anyone who didn't repeat exactly what he preached.

I assume you also know that a number of high ranking Nazi officials held PhDs, some even in literature (i.e. Goebbels)?

Attaining a particular title or reaching a designated academic benchmark, set by a community of like-minded individuals, is in no way an indicator of intelligence. There is a system you follow, and a formulaic rhythm that must be adhered to. So long as you do this, you'll be rewarded with title and privilege.

And then there are pieces of shit like Rushton who, while being mocked by many, still retain their status as an academic despite flouting everything academic integrity is meant to embody.

http://www.thestar.com/news/obituaries/2012/10/05/j_philippe_rushton_author_of_controversial_essay_on_race_and_brain_size_dies_at_68.html

I still remember when my profs told me about this piece of shit.

>sociology prof: "He has an office on the 7th floor, if anyone is inclined to visit the piece of garbage..."

And for the record, I went to one of the top research universities in the country, not a piece of shit school.

theoretically speaking what if you were to cut out all the parts of the brain associated with love and compassion (somehow making it still able to function effectively)
would that person just be an empty shell of a man, a robot?

What are some books that can explain to me the denominations of Christianity, like Catholicism, Lutheran, and the like?