Creation Quote by Howard Mumford Jones
“To find out what we presently are and where we are going, we must know what we have been and what others have done; and this, because the humanities are at once the creation and the interpreters of the past, is the great purpose of humanistic scholarship.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Purpose of the Humanities, 1950s
Humanities link past and future, creating and interpreting history to guide humanity.
In simple terms: Humanities connect past, present, future through study.
Key Takeaway
Study history to inform future actions.
Themes
history
humanities
purpose
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
academic
reflective
When to use this quote
- education curriculum
- museum curation
- public discourse
- personal learning
Key Concepts
Philosophy
cultural studies
historical methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does understanding history affect your decisions?
- What role should humanities play in modern society?
A Different Perspective
May underplay scientific contributions.
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