The dawn and dusk of the humanities (Marilynne Robinson, NY Review of Books)
Do the humanities exhaust themselves in utility?
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The joy of writing (Sirin Pilay, Harvard Heath Blog)
Writing may provide a release to anxiety.
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11, 2017
The weight of mountains and the price of wealth
The gravity of time and existence overcomes any social power and wealth we might possess.
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11, 2017
How valuable are the humanities? (Carolyn Gregoire, Huffington Post)
The humanities are valuable in all professions.
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10, 2017
Doubting wisely to achieve soundness of mind and body
Why doubt can lead to self-assurance and independence of judgement, which is manifest in one's outward demeanor.
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10, 2017
The humanities and windows of vision (Gerald Greenberg, Washington Post)
The humanities open up new perspectives on oneself and others.
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10, 2017
Art, beauty, and freedom
Finding personality in the spirit of freedom through beauty.
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10, 2017
More fables for modern times
Modern fables speak to what is old and new.
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10, 2017
Humanistic Think Tank: From Talk to Action (Helsinki, 26-27 October 2017)
From Talk to Action, NordMatch 2017 aims to enliven and energize humanists from around the world
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10, 2017
Personality in the modern machine age
Personality is a struggle for, and achievement of, inwardness.