I am prepared to come out and admit that I do not know the value of the humanities. I do not know whether the study of the humanities promotes democracy, improves your moral character, enriches your leisure time, improves your critical thinking skills, or increases your empathy.” Read more from Dr. Callard’s commentary, published in The New York Times.
PERSPECTIVES: Philosopher says, “Humanists Do Not Know the Value of the Thing They are Trying to Defend”
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