Why Humanities Are Still Important Today

As STEM degrees become increasingly more common, students in school might be quick to disregard the notion of learning humanities and besides school some might find the humanities irrelevant or unimportant. Studying humanities is a way to connect oneself with ideas and cultures spanning thousands of years. Studying humanities is an opportunity to get insight on different cultures and aspects of society. Humanities are important in education so naturally creative and curious people can flourish. There are many important lessons to learn and questions one can answer through the study of humanities. One can understand and define their values as well as learn from the greats in history. Great artists, poets, and philosophers throughout history have made contributions that can be learned from today.

Author Chris Zomber