Why the Humanities Matter?

Overview

The lecture and discussion will examine the relevance of why the humanities matter. To do this, we will discuss the importance of critical thinking and why it demonstrates multiple creative thinking techniques. Most people are not in charge of their ideas and thinking, people are more focused on rationalizing or justifying immature or egocentric drives. Most of their views have come into their minds without having thought about them. They unconsciously pick up what people around them, promoted by media sources or ideas absorbed from family and friends. They are not aware of or did not choose. They reflect those forces without understanding them. Becoming a critical thinker means reversing this process by learning to practice skills that enable one to start to take charge of the ideas influencing one's life. Think consciously and deliberately and skillfully in ways that allow an individual to take charge of their thinking, feelings, reflections, and decision-making processes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this lecture, students will be able to:

• Analyze and explain why the humanities matter.
• Demonstrate critical thinkers by identifying facts and evidence; clarify important ideas, and present coherent interpretation.
• Describe how the humanities are necessary to understand and evaluate the current cultures.

Content/Activities

Discuss:

• ORID
• The Scientific Method

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