Sir, – Further to Chris Fitzpatrick’s letter of July 1st endorsing the value of an arts degree, one is reminded of the words of Aristotle: “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” As someone who has devoted a working life to the sciences, I would say that the most valuable insights I’ve gleaned of the world have come through a lifelong appreciation of the arts and humanities. – Yours, etc,
PHIL CUMMINS,
Kilcullen,
Co Kildare.