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What is the value of studying the humanities?

What can we learn about modern life by looking at the art, culture, religion, etc. of the ancient past?

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First as you examine what is the value of studying the humanities, you can cite political, social, artistic, emotional, philosophical, historical, personal, and a myriad of other benefits. Since the humanities reflect areas of freedom of expression, they promote tolerance, logic, inquiry, and creative expression. They also teach us to appreciate both aesthetic as well as intellectual ...

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