Eric Hayot, "Humanist Reason: A History. An Argument. A Plan" (Columbia UP, 2021)
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How Might We Restructure the Humanities?
The principles of humanistic reason could inspire structural changes in the research university, says Professor Andrew Keen. The sciences have actually helped us o see how important a humanistic thought is already to them, he argues. But astronomy struggles occasional with making things relevant for students who are really interested in calculating planetary masses and orbits.
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