A film/discussion series that brought the sociological imagination before sizable audiences of adult community residents is described, evaluated, and justified. The format of the series is recommended for sociology departments that wish to strengthen their ties to the humanities. Two of the films used in the project are discussed. (Author)

In political science the scientific and humanistic approaches are not competitive but supportive, and both are ultimately necessary. The social sciences are where the sciences and humanities meet. (RM)

Lists and annotates Black and Black-related books of interest to scholars in the humanities and social sciences (organized by publisher). (KH)

Discusses the sorts of knowledge that the humanities provide, identifying the humanities with moral knowledge rather than practical benefits. Sees the humanities as domains of free intellectual inquiry, providing a training ground for moral decision making. (DMM)

Considers the need to reestablish the position of philosophy in the humanities. Questions the value of detachment and specialization as traits of the professional philosopher. Urges philosophers to take themselves less seriously and approach their discipline with humor. (DMM)

Four uses of humanities studies are discussed: applicative, replicative, associative, and interpretive. (RM)

Although a degree in Professional and Technical Communication (PTC) is a "practical" degree, its hands-on nature does not preclude it from providing students with a sound liberal education. For one educator, those who major in professional/technical communication are better prepared to fill many of the jobs that are currently going to…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…

Discusses the conflict between the classical humanities and the newer existential humanities which emphasizes social action and stresses the importance of the present. (RB)

Author considered how cultural services, conceived of mainly as the arts and humanities complex, relate to other cultural activities. (Author/RK)

A company of professional actors perform scenes from history, act in plays, and do improvisations and poetry readings in university classrooms. Describes Illinois State University's unique program for enlivening the humanities. (Author/JF)

From a paper given at the NAHE Conference in Seattle, Washington, October 20, 1972. Directions necessary for the Humanities are discussed. (JB)