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Humanities
Ornela Mihallai
Department of Nursing, Rasmussen University-Mokena/Tinley Park
Humanities
Professor (or Dr.) Ricardo Gonzalez
Date November 22th 2022
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What are the Humanities
The study of history, philosophy, and religion, as well as contemporary and classical
languages and literatures, visual and performing arts, media and cultural studies, and other
subjects are all considered to be among the humanities from an academic perspective.
Humanities research advances our understanding of the world by examining the variations
among civilizations and groups that have existed throughout history and around the world, as
well as how art is produced and appreciated, as well as the hidden forces that have impacted
history. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, to reason, and to pose
questions as part of their humanities education. And since ancient times, the humanities have
been regarded as a crucial component of a well-rounded education since they provide insight into
almost every facet of life.
The past and the present
The humanities convey and preserve our cherished traditions from one generation to the
next. Through history, literature, philosophy, ethics, religion, languages, archaeology, and all the
other fields of thought and culture that make up the record of human action, the humanities listen
to the voices of many generations and share them. The humanities are useful in real-world
situations. They give people and societies the chance to put ideas or actions to the test and
consider the results. The humanities offer a foundation for imagining the effects of new ideas on
our society, politics, and everyday lives, both positive and harmful. People gain from them by
having them prepare them for life's surprises and challenges in advance and by providing support
when they do. We can make better decisions with the aid of the humanities. Big questions are
answered by the humanities. What is the significance, worth, and aim of human life? Define
equality. What is liberty? How could a just society operate? How do people interact with the
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government and society? What are the moral ramifications of human behavior? Why do evil and
cruelty both exist? How can people collaborate most effectively?
The humanities belong to everyone
Humanities help us understand and justify what or to who we give power by helping us
weigh the concepts, assertions, and speech that we hear, read and understand, it opens our eyes to
the potential of culture and human life. Let's us think broadly and comprehend a lot. Pique our
interest in people and places enlighten us about other people's experiences and help us
comprehend things we haven't personally encountered. Dr. Yuval Noah Harari covers the
entirety of human history in Sapiens, from the very first creatures to walk the planet through the
revolutionary - and occasionally life-changing - discoveries of the Cognitive, Agricultural, and
Scientific Revolutions. 1 He investigates how the currents of history have influenced our human
societies, the animals and plants around us, and even our personalities.2 He draws on concepts
from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics.3 Has history made us happy as a
result? 4 Can we ever break away from the influences of our ancestors on how we act? 5 And if
anything, what can we do to shape the future of the centuries? 6
Conclusion
The humanities must develop in this area over the coming ten years if they are to
demonstrate their importance and maintain their survival. They should form partnerships with
and contribute to diverse projects that are not about the humanities but rather the many
challenges facing humanity. Problems that seem insurmountable require complete solutions,
including those from the humanities. The crises are obvious to all. They are often reported on.
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Future university departments should include a humanities component in dialogue with other
fields and include emerging disciplines like environmental studies, cognitive studies, narrative
medicine, computational linguistics, border studies, and information theory.
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References
1. Yuval Noah Harari “Sapiens: a Brief History of Humankind”
2. Yuval Noah Harari “Sapiens: a Brief History of Humankind”
3. Yuval Noah Harari “Sapiens: a Brief History of Humankind”
4. Yuval Noah Harari “Sapiens: a Brief History of Humankind”
5. Yuval Noah Harari “Sapiens: a Brief History of Humankind”
6. Yuval Noah Harari “Sapiens: a Brief History of Humankind”
First published in 2014