The Usefulness of the Humanities: Why Not Study Something Practical, Like Philosophy?.

Hoekema, David A.

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ERIC Number: EJ358261

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Usefulness of the Humanities: Why Not Study Something Practical, Like Philosophy?

Hoekema, David A.

National Forum: Phi Kappa Phi Journal, v67 n3 p38-42 Sum 1987

Evidence from recent studies of college graduate test performance, employment patterns, and salary levels challenge the common assumption that college study of the humanities is impractical. (MSE)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, Comparative Analysis, Employment Patterns, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Humanities Instruction, Majors (Students), Relevance (Education), Salary Wage Differentials, Scores, Standardized Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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