Art of Being Human : The Humanities As a Technique for Living

ISBN 13:
9780205605422
ISBN 10:
0205605427
Edition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2009
Publisher: Longman
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Perfect for anyone interested in the ways the Humanities can broaden perspectives, enhance oners"s ability to think critically, and enrich oners"s life. This book is organized by themes: religion; morality; happiness; love; death and life affirmation; controversial themes; and freedom.

Detailed Contents	p. ix
Preface	p. xv
Exploring the Humanities	p. 1
The Humanities: Still Vital	p. 3
Profile of the Critical Thinker	p. 21
Myth and the Origin of the Humanities	p. 43
Disciplines of the Humanities	p. 77
Literature	p. 79
Art	p. 117
Music	p. 173
Theater	p. 213
The Musical Stage: Opera, Music Drama, Dance	p. 261
Cinema	p. 299
Themes of the Humanities	p. 349
Religion	p. 351
Morality	p. 393
Happiness	p. 431
Love	p. 461
Death and Life-Affirmation	p. 495
Conflicts about Art	p. 529
Freedom	p. 559
Endnotes	p. 591
Credits	p. 596
Index	p. 598
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Art of Being Human : The Humanities As a Technique for Living

9780205605422

0205605427

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