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And what is the point of passing the exam? (rhetorical question)
– math_lover
Commented Sep 3, 2015 at 3:49
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@JoshuaBenabou: Likewise, what is the point of reading the textbook if attending the lecture allows you to acquire the needed knowledge?
– cbeleites
Commented Sep 7, 2015 at 12:17
Because attending the lecture means you have to copy notes, notes which are written elsewhere. And it means you have to go at the pace of the lecturer. And it means you are less flexible time wise - what if its a nice day and you want to sit outside and read the textbook instead of sitting for 3 hours in a crowded lecture hall.
– math_lover
Commented Sep 7, 2015 at 19:37

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