Considers the role of the humanities in the study and practice of educational administration, offering significant insights into the human condition and the philosophical and moral aspects of education. Discusses the limitations of the subject-object dualism underpinning traditional social science. Explains how Slipperjack's "Honor the Sun," Orwell's "1984," and Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum" convey insights beyond social science. (52 citations). (MAB)