Based on the perspective Richard Jewell presents in College Humanities, which of the following statements would be true about the attributes of the humanities? Select all that are true.
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Research into the human experience adds to our knowledge about our world. Through the work of humanities scholars, we learn about the values of different cultures, about what goes into making a work of art, about how history is made. Their efforts preserve the great accomplishments of the past, help us understand the world we live in, and give us tools to imagine the future.
Today, humanistic knowledge continues to provide the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience. For example, learning philosophy might get you thinking about ethical questions. Learning another language might help you gain an appreciation for the similarities in different cultures. Contemplating a sculpture might make you think about how an artist's life affected her creative decisions. Reading a book from another region of the world, might help you think about the meaning of democracy. Listening to a history course might help you better understand the past, while at the same time offer you a clearer picture of the future.
The humanities create a direct link to the development of scientific knowledge and a way of building knowledge and making predictions about the world in such a way that they are testable through the disciplines in the humanities.
As human society and living conditions advanced over the millennia, and more leisure time was available, the humanistic inquiry advanced and modern times produced the most significant accomplishments in humanities like art, music, and literature.
