The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast Should Universities Dump the Humanities?
Dec 25, 2023
Exploring the decline of humanities majors in universities and the arguments defending their value. Discussing critical thinking skills, empathy, and the controversy surrounding humanities vs. STEM. Raising questions about the intrinsic value of humanities education and the importance of theory in practice. Examining the struggle to articulate the true value of the humanities and the need for a strong rationale to attract students and maintain funding.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Decline of Humanities Majors in Universities
05:33 • 7min
The Value of the Humanities: Critical Thinking Skills and Empathy
12:59 • 18min
The Intrinsic Value of the Humanities
31:27 • 8min
The Importance of Theory in Practice and the Uncertainty of Humanities' Value
39:16 • 3min
The Defense and Value of the Humanities
42:22 • 27min
Discussion of a New Podcast Series and Call to Action
01:09:00 • 2min