I think universities have largely undermined the humanities (and social sciences) by the growth of professional schools that become isolated academic units, usurping content from other departments. How many philosophy departments would be strengthened by business students having to take an ethics course from philosophy rather than internally (where they probably learn that ethics is "good business" rather than why ethical behavior might be a good in itself)? Or a history course taught by an historian? Or psychology courses taught by psychology departments?
I would not be surprised if basic sciences do not eventually (or already) feel a similar pinch from the emergence of applied science departments. Chemical engineering becomes valued, but not chemistry ... Take care Jim As a mobile disc jockey,I learnt that it is always best to play what people want to hear.I used to think that it would be nice to turn them on to jazz but it did not work.They wanted to hear David Allan Coe,Skynyrd,and AC/DC. The humanities and social sciences could possibly be history.Let me suggest that you read Thomas Kuhn "The structure of scientific revolutions" where he talks about the necessity to adapt to the changing zeitgeist. The times they are a changing. Michael "omnicentric" Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=5810 or send a blank email to leave-5810-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
