Summary Of This Is Water By David Forest
In his lecture “This is water” David Forest (2005) by an example with fishes illustrates the real goal of liberal arts education. He claims that the most important part of it is not to obtain knowledge but to understand a way to think. He recommends being more attentive about what is concealed around us as in the given example water for young fishes. He explained that mostly people unconsciously believe in something without even hesitating or considering the fact that they might be wrong. As he explained the moment people worship something they will never be satisfied. Moreover he also states that people unintentionally see themselves as a “center of the universe”. As he explained, people likely make their feelings and demands their main priorities.