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Why Do We Need The Humanities?

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How important are the Humanities? Join Amy McGorry as she discusses the impact of the Humanities on our lives with Dr. John Lutz, Associate professor of English at Long Island University. In this 5 part series Dr. Lutz discusses the following topics:Part 1 - Narrative, Meaning-Making, and CreativityPart 2 - Educating Our emotionsPart 3 - Kinship, Compassion, and NaturePart 4 - DemocracyPart 5 - Perspective-Taking, Diversity, and Dialogue

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S1E5 - Perspective-Taking, Diversity, and Dialogue 01.09.2025 46:06

Amy McGorry talks with Dr. John Lutz, Associate professor of English at Long Island University about the need for the Humanities. In this episode they discuss the importance of Perspective-Taking, Diversity, and Dialogue.

S1E4 - Democracy 01.09.2025 40:59

Amy McGorry talks with Dr. John Lutz, Associate professor of English at Long Island University about the need for the Humanities. In this episode they discuss the importance of Democracy.

S1E3 - Kinship, Compassion, and Nature 01.09.2025 39:21

Amy McGorry talks with Dr. John Lutz, Associate professor of English at Long Island University about the need for the Humanities. In this episode they discuss the importance of Kinship, Compassion, and Nature.

S1E2 - Educating Our Emotions 01.09.2025 36:35

Amy McGorry talks with Dr. John Lutz, Associate professor of English at Long Island University about the need for the Humanities. In this episode they discuss the importance of Educating Our Emotions.

S1E1 - Narrative, Meaning-Making, and Creativity 01.09.2025 33:11

Amy McGorry talks with Dr. John Lutz, Associate professor of English at Long Island University about the need for the Humanities. In this episode they discuss the importance of Narrative, Meaning-Making, and Creativity.