A place for humanities in the global economy
Faced with the demands of the new global economy, Japan and the United States have reached the conclusion that the humanities have little value in higher education. That’s a mistake they will regret in the years ahead.
The humanities have never been intended as training for a specific vocation. Instead, the study of languages, literature, the arts, history, philosophy and religion exists to provide students with the critical thinking skills needed for personal growth and participation in a democratic society.
