Full Description
The humanities have been an integral part of liberal arts education for centuries, and their importance has only grown in our rapidly changing world. In this collection of essays, faculty members of the Department of History and Humanities of John Cabot University offer a wide array of perspectives on the past, present, and future of the humanities in liberal arts education.
This insightful and engaging collection presents nuanced and thought-provoking explorations into the history of the humanities and their impact on shaping our understanding of the world. The authors also tackle the challenges and opportunities facing humanities education today, as well as the innovations driving its future.
Moreover, this collection offers insightful reflections on the intersection between the humanities and technology, including the impact of artificial intelligence and advanced language models. These reflections raise critical questions about the future of liberal arts education and the potential impact of technological advancements on the humanities.
This collection offers a compelling appeal to anyone interested in understanding the evolving role of the humanities in liberal arts education. Whether you are a student seeking to gain a deeper appreciation of the humanities, an educator exploring new approaches to teaching, or simply curious about the future of liberal arts education, these essays provide valuable insights that will leave you with a richer understanding of this essential field.
Contents
Foreword — Franco Pavoncello
Liberal Arts, Humanities, And The Future Of Education. An introduction — Fabrizio Conti and Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
Chapter 1. From Antiquity to Today: Reflections on paideia and humanitas — Danica Puši?
Chapter 2. Plato's Definition of Liberal Education and Its Contemporary Relevance — David N. Levy
Chapter 3. The Uses of the Past: Humanism, History, and Liberal Arts Education — Fabrizio Conti
Chapter 4. Leibniz's Teleology, or a Pre-History of Cybernetics — Brunella Antomarini
Chapter 5. Silvio Pellico and Antonio Gramsci: A Humanist Legacy? — Dario Biocca
Chapter 6. "Laudate Hominem:" Humanism, Humanity, and Piety According to Fabrizio De André. The Importance of La Buona Novella in the Work of the Genoese Singer-Songwriter — Andrea Lanzone
Chapter 7. What Are the Metahumanities? — Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
Afterword. Conversation with ChatGPT on the Future of the Humanities — Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
Notes on Contributors
