https://wijnandbaretta.com/authors/nussbaum-martha-c./Recent content in Nussbaum, Martha C. on Wijnand Barettahttps://wijnandbaretta.com/images/og-default.pnghttps://wijnandbaretta.com/images/og-default.pngHugo -- 0.152.2enThu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/not-for-profit-why-democracy-needs-the-humanities-the-public-square/Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/not-for-profit-why-democracy-needs-the-humanities-the-public-square/<h1 id="not-for-profit-why-democracy-needs-the-humanities">Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities</h1> <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2> <p>&ldquo;Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities&rdquo; by Martha C. Nussbaum is an exploration into the crucial role that the humanities play in maintaining and nurturing democratic societies. Nussbaum argues that the focus on economically driven education systems, which prioritize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), undermines the core values of democracy. The book posits that education should foster critical thinking, empathy, and a sense of global responsibility—values primarily nurtured through the humanities and the arts. Nussbaum underscores the importance of these disciplines in cultivating informed and engaged citizens essential for a vibrant democracy.</p>