News articles and commentary on the place of the humanities in the modern world.
109, 2020
Talking of humanities (Thilini Prasadika, Scattered Speculations)
A podcast aims to explore the range of humanities, in Sri Lanka and elsewhere.
2908, 2020
Can the humanities meet their moment? (Scott Muir, National Humanities Alliance)
Ways the humanities are striving to aid our understanding of this moment.
1908, 2020
The ring of suffering (Bridget English, The Irish Times)
Why narratives of illness can offer solace and perspective during the coronavirus.
1808, 2020
Framing science (Angela Potochnick, Scientific American)
The ways the humanities help us understand our biases in scientific research.
1408, 2020
Humanities and industry (Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes)
New ways colleges and universities are integrating humanities with careers.
508, 2020
Rethinking medical mindsets during the coronavirus (Trisha Greenshalgh, PLoS Medicine)
Why traditional lines of medical inquiry may not be adequate for public health.
408, 2020
Science and humanities (Mario Livio, Psychology Today)
Why Renaissance models of creative breadth are needed today.
208, 2020
Humanities and leadership (Austin Bukenya, Nation)
Thoughts on how humanities fostered the leadership of Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania.
2807, 2020
The Decade of the Humanities? (The British Academy)
The new President of the British Academy touts the resurgence of the humanities.
2107, 2020
Humanities in Asia (Brian Yeung, Asia Times)
Hong Kong humanities need to supplement STEM fields.