ACS 103 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Umberto Eco, Presupposition, Martha Nussbaum

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Arts and Contemporary Studies
• Course: ACS 103
• Professor: Thomas Hart

Document Summary

The silent crisis: in martha nussbaum"s article, the silent crisis, what is the crisis, martha nussbaum uses the phrase healthy democracy . This is due to the thirst for national profit based on the education system. In order to stay competitive on a global scale, cuts must be made, and the humanities are the first to go. Science and technology are seen as the leaders for a nation"s profit while the arts and humanities go unacknowledged: in order to run a democratic society, there are necessary abilities needed internally. These abilities are fostered by the arts and humanities: the ability to think critically, the ability to approach world problems as a citizen of the world , etc. Many of the skills and abilities taught in the humanities are ones that are nurtured in the family first. These skills are ones that allow us to be active members in society; it prepares people for employment, as well as leading meaningful lives.