Art Quote by Deborah Harkness
“There is a lot of talk in the academy about the death of the humanities. Based on my readers' response and their interest in history and literature and art, the death of the humanities has been grossly overstated.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The History of Everything”, 2022
The humanities are alive; claims of their death are exaggerated.
In simple terms: Humanities thrive despite critics.
Key Takeaway
Support and engage with arts and literature.
Themes
humanities
culture
education
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
reflective
When to use this quote
- schools
- public policy
- media
- community events
Key Concepts
sociology
literary studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you promote humanities in your community?
- What value do you find in literature?
A Different Perspective
Funding cuts and societal trends can threaten humanities.
