In Defence of Liberal Arts Education
a collection of articles and videos offering a strong defence of Liberal Arts Education. This compilation explores the fundamental value and enduring relevance of a liberal arts education in today's rapidly changing world. It examines the critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills fostered through a liberal arts curriculum, highlighting its role in cultivating well-rounded individuals capable of adapting to diverse career paths. Key themes include the historical context of liberal arts, the interplay between humanities and sciences, and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing contemporary challenges. Additionally, it addresses common misconceptions and advocates for the integration of liberal arts principles in modern educational frameworks.
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2019
Why ‘worthless’ humanities degrees may set you up for life - BBC
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2018
Business Does Not Need the Humanities, But Humans Do -- by Gianpiero Petriglieri, Harvard Business Review
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2018
The few humanities majors who dominate in the business world
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2018
As Tech Companies Hire More Liberal Arts Majors, More Students Are Choosing STEM Degrees | EdSurge News
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2019
Dear Liberal Arts Major: STEM Companies Need Your Skills to Grow | EdSurge News
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2018
How to Think for Yourself When Algorithms Control What You Read | Harvard
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2018
How to escape education's death valley | Sir Ken Robinson | TED
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2019
What do the world's most successful people study? | British Council
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2019
The Value of the Humanities - Chapter (PDF Available) · January 2015
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2019
Microsoft's president says liberal arts majors are necessary for the future of tech - Business Insider
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Why science needs the humanities to solve climate change
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Minerva Project Raises $57M to Support Its Tech Platform—and Spin Off Its School | EdSurge News
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Nearly two-thirds of US young adults unaware 6m Jews killed in the Holocaust
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