Education in Humanities to Revamp global society
Benefits of studying The Humanities
The primary benefit to society, any society, is The Humanities.
Philosophy has its place, but it is only secondary to the Humanities.
That which we know as physical science was first a philosophy. This science, although science basically means 'knowledge', here we are addressing "physical science" as taught in western education, western academia. This science is only part of STEM. Take note that physical science is a portion of STEM, the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These four disciplines are crucial to drive innovation, economic growth, and problem-solving in society. They are essential for preparing students for careers in an evolving workforce.
The problem comes when the subjects of philosophy or science, are not grounded (rooted), in The Humanities.
The main problem with western education is in the fact that the western society push STEM without the students learning a healthy dose of Humanities. The arguments within philosophy, without first learning the values taught in The Humanities, that philosophy simply become 'foolish arguments'. The 'physical science', if the student is not first rooted in The Humanities, the scientists, simply become what is known as "mad scientists".
Therefore, the problem with education, western education, is that the majors are disjointed. The philosophy student, the STEM students, should first have a healthy teaching of The Humanities. Humanities should not be a separate major, nor a choice select subject, as The Humanities is primary to building a Holistic Society (a Wholistic Society).
"A holistic society is a broad concept rooted in the philosophy of holism, where the whole is considered greater than the sum of its parts, emphasizing interconnectedness, balance, and well-being across all aspects of life for individuals, communities, and the environment. This concept can be applied to creating non-capitalist economies, developing legal systems focused on restorative justice, building sustainable and interdependent communities, and fostering a greater understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection in health and personal development."
The American Bar Association does not require the Law School student to have a major in The Humanities. The students are only required have academic disciplines in STEM and business. Law School push the importance of critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and strong writing skills. However, my concerns are that Law without The Humanities, become 'UnJust' (not based on, or behaving according to, what is morally right and fair).
Morals are not "religion" and the best ideals of morality is the ancient concepts presented by/in Ma'at.
Early western culture (society) was rooted in Christianity. This Christianity claimed to be rooted in the Hebrew (Israel) concepts of Divine Law, with its 10 Commandments. Israel Laws were give by Moses. Moses was educated in Kemet (Egypt). He, Moses, was well learnt in the disciplines of Ma'at, the moral codes of Africa (Eden/Alkebulan). The global communities today, have been strongly influenced by a convoluted version of Ma'at. The systemic racism of today prevent most students from returning to the Real disciplines of Morality as taught in Africa.
The biggest hope for American academia is in its Humanity classes.
At the least in the academic disciplines of The Humanities, the student will explore the diversity of human cultures, ideas, and expressions. The Humanities subjects include history, literature, philosophy, languages, the arts, and "religious" studies. The student will also develop critical thinking and communication skills. And, because the student will learn to do critical thinking on the complex past that has shaped our present, the student will be able to discern the truth about the subject of "religion" beyond simply blindly accepting "Theology".
Humanities
The study of humanities is about understanding the human experience within a variety of
different cultural and historical contexts. This discipline includes: history, art history, literature, ethics, philosophy, media studies,
cultural studies, science and technology studies, as well as many other related subjects. In short, humanities examine the role of the
arts, literature, and theory in everyday life. Basically, humanities helps us to define and understand culture, such that we can better
interpret the past and understand how our sense of self bears the imprint of the past while shaping our present systems.
Education is the art of change
Education is the gradual process of acquiring knowledge by learning and following instructions; "education is a preparation for life". When you change your mind - you change your world! It is those set of instructions designed to improve critical life and social skills, such as decision-making, refusal skills, critical analysis and the abilitie to make systematic judgment.
In the United States and Canada, public schools provide education in kindergarten (primary education) to twelfth grade (secondary education). Educational institutions such as universities, colleges, and technical schools that are overseen and funded by government rather than private entities, are also consider to be public schools.
Education is to learn and do that which brings harmony between your mind, body and spirit. We believe that the individual must be understood within the larger wholes of society, from the groups to which he belongs (starting with his or her personal relationships), to the larger whole of mankind. The wellbeing of each individual, your Health, begans in the recognition of our social embeddedness and the need for developing an interest in the welfare of others, as well as a respect for nature. We use an interdisciplinary approach to work toward becoming an integrated whole, expressed through a self-consistent unity of thinking, feeling, and action, moving toward an unconscious but harmonious goal of making a profit.
Education should be a continuous process
It is essentially the process leading to the reconciliation of the human and divine elements in the constitution of a human being. It is the right relationship between divinity and man, spirit and matter.
The whole and the part has to be a prime objective of all educational techniques. Knowledge of itself is a dead end. It has to be brought into a functioning relationship with the environment, social responsibilities, historical trends, human and world conditions. Above all, knowledge has to bring an evolution of consciousness that brings the infinite vastness of the unknown within the range of the finite human mind.
