Think About It Renaissance Man

Historians often describe Da Vinci as the best example we have of a true Renaissance Man. This is an individual who has interests and skills in a wide range of activities. Da Vinci did it all. He painted the masterpieces Mona Lisa and The Last Supper; He designed buildings; he engineered everything from water pumps to helicopters; he studied geology, optics, and anatomy.

American Education today does not seem to focus on producing Renaissance people. An emphasis in college is placed on fields like Computer Science and engineering, instead of humanities. You do not go to medical school to be a general practitioner, you focus on heart surgery or other specific areas. You see this same trend in sports. Kids specialize in tennis, basketball, or gymnastics at the exclusion of other activities.

List 3 reasons that support the Renaissance style of education, and 3 reasons that support the specialized style. Then explain your personal opinion in detail. Use examples.