Helen H. Small
The Value of the Humanities
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198728054
- author:
- Helen H. Small
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 1.3 x 13.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, , Helen H. Small,The Value of the Humanities,Oxford University Press,0198728050,Education & Teaching,Social Science,Sociology,History of education,Literary theory,Moral & social purpose of education,Philoso
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Value of the Humanities by Helen Small provides a critical examination of the arguments used to defend the value of the humanities. This thought-provoking work explores five key claims: that humanities study meaning-making practices, contribute to human happiness, are a force for democracy, and possess inherent value. Small engages with contemporary literary and philosophical debates from both the UK and US, distinguishing between arguments rooted in Victorian thought and those developed more recently. Her approach is not polemical or prescriptive, but rather seeks to sharpen the terms of public debate by examining the grounds for each argument and testing their validity in the present day. Through its rigorous analysis, The Value of the Humanities offers a nuanced understanding of the humanities' role in society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the subject.
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