The humanities are studies about human culture, such as literature, philosophy, and history. Studying the humanities gives you general knowledge, but not a practical trade you probably wouldn’t study humanities at beauty school.
Noun
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences"
pl.
of Humanity
Usage Examples
In the end, the humanities can only be defended by stressing how indispensable they are and this means insisting on their vital role in the whole business of academic learning, rather than protesting that, like some poor relation, they don't cost much to be housed.
I did get a very fine education, and not just in science. It took some pressure on the part of my elders to convince me that I really should take an interest in humanities.
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Other Usage ExamplesThe humanities need to be defended today against the encroachments of physical science, as they once needed to be against the encroachment of theology.
I think the perception of there being a deep gulf between science and the humanities is false.
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