The scientific method or reasoning with facts is prominent. Talks and debate inside and outside the classroom enable us to know the issues of the day. They could argue their cause and, like today, write position papers, dissertations, declarations, encyclicals and books. We are deeply influenced by the scholastic movement. Modern monks try to adapt to the 2 ways of behaving and thinking.
Monasticism speaks to the heart while scholasticism speaks to the mind .
The monk, through humility, is detach ed not only from material goods but also from ideas since the only Absolute is God. The scientist will argue his theories until proven wrong. The heart is generous by nature. It keeps pumping mercilessly while the mind will remind you that you have reached your 8 hours of duty. The stability of the monk makes him persevere even in the boredom of daily because of a hopeful attitude.