How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness

In a world obsessed with tech and science, the humanities are quietly taking a back seat, and that’s a loss we might not recognize until it’s too late. With a 24% drop in humanities majors since 2012, the pressure to focus on so-called “practical” degrees is palpable. But dismissing subjects like literature, history, and philosophy ignores their profound impacts. These courses don’t just teach; they help students connect, empathize, and converse—skills crucial in our increasingly detached society. Here’s why they matter more than ever.

Catch up with some thought-provoking commentary from The Conversation that invites us to consider further — have we pushed the pendulum too far toward science, technology, and vocational training in secondary education?

Anna Mae Duane

The Conversation

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