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'Well, there are some important books that would help you immensely if you were going for a sociology degree, such as: The Archaeology of Knowledge by Michel Foucault, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber, Das Kapital by Karl Marx, The Division of Labor in Society by Emile Durkheim. However, these are very involved works and not as much fun as watching the grass grow or staring at a cow.'

Jade Puget#50

BoredomEducationReadingSociology

About this quote

What does it mean?
Classic sociology texts are useful but less entertaining than doing nothing.
In plain terms
These heavy books are better for studying than for fun.
What can you take from it?
Serious learning can feel boring.

Where it applies

  • studying
  • reading choices
  • coursework

Putting it to work

  • balance study with fun
  • choose accessible texts

Questions to consider

  • How do you stay motivated to study?
  • What makes a text worth reading?

Another view

Boring material can still be valuable.

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