Value of Humanities
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Value of Humanities Discussion/Nicholas and Jaweed Kaleem
After a keen analysis of the two articles, I concur with the ideas that these two actors present us with. Kristof’s style of writing creates a strong argument that addresses the needs in the humanities field regardless of the career that one is. Kristoff alludes that arts equip scholars with interpersonal and communication skills, which are valuable and are honestly rewarded as an outcome of labor when accompanied by procedural abilities (Kristof, 2015). Kristoff further details how humanities can be joined with other fields of expertise in a bid to offer rounded information about various humanities in the fields of work and study.
Jaweed Kaleem, on the other, also offers us a different insight into the needs of every student who experiences the humanities. He particularly focuses on the consideration of key life questions that are centered on the everyday life of individuals. Furthermore, while Kaleem seems to be discussing the various ways in which humanities are essential to everyday life, he points out the significance of humanities in helping the students tackle everyday problems (Kaleem, 2013). He notes that we live in a society where every big question is centered around the debate and argument. He further details how humanities can be used in teaching students how to question conversations instead of a heated argument.
In essence, both articles represent a view of humanities that every individual needs to undergo. Furthermore, Kristof shows the importance of utilizing humanities in the creation of well-rounded individuals in every career field. Kristof particularly discusses the humanities as a necessary skill for every individual to be successful. Kaleem also focuses on the field of humanities as an integral part of life. He further writes about the questions and topics in humanities as though they were a conversation among friends.
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Kaleem, J. (2013). Keeping alive the big questions. The Huffington Post, (66). Retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/07/big-questions_n_3886381.html
Kristof, N. (2015). Starving for wisdom. The New York Times, A27. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/opinion/nicholas-kristof-starving-for-wisdom.html?_