Lesson 1 Intro to Hum

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Lesson 1


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The word humanities comes from theLatin word humanuswhich meanshuman, cultured & refined.

The word humanities is always precededby the, thus, the humanities


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It is based on the philosophical view ofhumanismwhich

stresses the dictum of Protagoras Man is the measure ofall things. It includes the study of history, art, literary classics, music,

etc. emphasizing the cultural aspects of civilization.

It deals with the records of mans experiences, values,sentiments, ideals and goals.

It is about expressions of mans feelings and thoughts.

It provides enjoyment and stimulation, particularly whenone tries to understand it.


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The US Congress, defined the scope of

humanities, which includes language both

modern and classic; linguistics, literature,

jurisprudence, philosophy, archaeology, the

history, criticism, theory and practice of the arts,

and those aspects ofsocial sciences which have

humanistic content and employ humanistic

methods. (Grolier Encyclopedia of Knowledge, 2000)


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An educational and philosophical outlook thatemphasizes the personal worth of the individualand the central importance of human values.

Humanism movement was influenced by the studyof ancient Greek and Latin literature andphilosophy.

Petrarch is considered as the Father of Humanism.


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http://www.world-mysteries.com/sci_17_vm.htm


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These proportions are seen in Leonardo's notes in the

drawings accompanying text, written in mirror writing. It wasmade as a study of the proportions of the (male) human bodyas described in Vitruvius:

- a palm is the width of four fingers- a foot is the width of four palms (i.e., 12 inches)

- a cubit is the width of six palms- a pace is four cubits- a man's height is four cubits (and thus 24 palms)- the length of a man's outspread arms (arm span) is equal

to his height

- the distance from the hairline to the bottom of the chin isone-tenth of a man's height

- the distance from the top of the head to the bottom of

the chin is one-eighth of a man's height


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- the distance from the bottom of the neck to the hairline

is one-sixth of a man's height- the maximum width of the shoulders is a quarter of a man's height- the distance from the middle of the chest to the top of the head is a

quarter of a man's height- the distance from the elbow to the tip of the hand is a quarter of a

man's height- the distance from the elbow to the armpit is one-eighth of a man's

height- the length of the hand is one-tenth of a man's height- the distance from the bottom of the chin to the nose is one-third of

the length of the head- the distance from the hairline to the eyebrows is one-third of the

length of the face- the length of the ear is one-third of the length of the face- the length of a man's foot is one-sixth of his height


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Humans defended the search for truth Truth is got through reason and experience

Humans investigated, discussed the results anddefended the value of their personal reflection

Humanists were curious and prefer to be scholarsof many disciplines rather than being a specialist ofone field.

Source: What Is Humanism? by Frederick Edwordshttp://www.infidels.org/library/modern/fred_edwords/humanism.html (Nov. 11, 2012)
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Era ConnotationMedieval Age12th 13th century

Philosophy and Religion

RenaissancePeriod

14th 17th century

Included disciplines which would makemans life richer and more meaningful ( lit.,

lang. of Greece & Rome, fine arts, music,philosophy in its most traditional divisions)

19th century science and social sciences rose in quantumleap with the belief that science couldprocure everything that man needs andwants. However, new educators realized thatall fields of knowledge are interrelated, sothey began to believe that young mindsshould be made aware of theinterrelationships before they select theparticular field in which to specialize.


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Era Connotation19th century The emphasis has shifted to modern

literature, philosophy, history, theology, finearts and music with emphasis on servingman as an individual rather than a social

being.20th Century very much a product of the

age of theology/technology


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19th century - science and social sciences

rose in quantum leap withthe belief that science couldprocure everything thanman needs and wants.

However, new educators realized that all fields ofknowledge are interrelated, so they began to

believe that young minds should be made awareof the interrelationships before they select theparticular field in which to specialize.


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1. It gives a survey of the development of art.

2. It helps us appreciate our cultural heritage and gives usa background for understanding and evaluating thearts of our own day.

3.It helps us discover through arts the what and how menthought and felt in the historical period which producedthem.

4. It gives historical and aesthetic background for a morecomprehensive response to art in general.

5. It helps in the development of the complete social being,ready to take on his responsibilities in this rapidly changingworld and enjoy life.

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