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To: The Philosopher who wrote (46168)7/20/1999 12:00:00 PM
From: Achilles  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 108807
 
>for the most part I tend to avoid reading in translation, particularly authors where the nuance and use of language is central to the quality of their writing.<

I hope you didn't take this approach when an undergrad: SJC's curriculum has an awful lot in translation, no?



To: The Philosopher who wrote (46168)7/20/1999 1:04:00 PM
From: jbe  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
...for the most part I tend to avoid reading in translation...

Do you also avoid learning foreign languages?

If so, you are depriving yourself of a lot.