Humanities:

An
Introduction,
Its Rationale &
Significance
A report by:
JOQUER CURIBA DELAMBACA
BSA- Second Courser
AN INTRODUCTION
TO THE
HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES
 Comes from the Latin word HUMANUS-meaning human,
refined, and cultured.
 It deals with the study of ancient and modern languages,
literature, law, history, philosophy, religion, films, and visual
and performing arts.
 It is also regarded as social sciences.
 Scholars working in this field often regarded as “HUMANIST”.
 Protagoras was the first humanist popularized by his dictum,
“Man is the measure of all things.”
 RATIONALE IN
STUDYING THE
HUMANITIES
 To practice the analytical thinking skills
needed to be a successful citizen and
We professional:

study
Humanities… To Improve oral and written
communication skills;

To see the interconnectedness of the

different areas of knowledge and how
they all fit together through experience;
 To develop a global perspective by
studying cultures in different parts of
the world:
 To support and strengthen the local
arts communities by recognizing the
importance of creativity;
 To assess values by comparing them
with how other people regard them in
their respective societies; and
 To deepen the source of wisdom by
learning how a person deals with
failures and successes
SIGNIFICANCE OF
STUDYING THE
HUMANITIES
The importance bring us in contact with the best things life has to offer

of studying
humanities:
enrich the quality of life

extends one's consciousness to become a better

individual and member Of society

enables the student to trace the development of thought

and helps him/her understand things the way they are
Thank you and may
God bless us all.