Do We Need to Rescue the Humanities? - The Decline and Importance of Humanistic Studies
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical debate surrounding the decline of humanities studies in American higher education in this thought-provoking conversation featuring Drew Gilpin Faust and interviewer Leon Wieseltier. Delve into the challenges faced by arts, history, literature, language, and philosophy departments as enrollments decrease and STEM fields gain prominence. Examine the potential cultural crisis arising from this shift and consider the importance of humanistic inquiry in shaping educated citizens and maintaining a democratic society. Reflect on the role of technology, practicality, and quantification in modern education, and contemplate strategies for reinstating the humanities as a core component of a well-rounded education.
Syllabus
Do We Need to Rescue the Humanities?
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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