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The humanities need to be defended today against the encroachments of physical science, as they once needed to be agains
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"The humanities need to be defended today against the encroachments of physical science, as they once needed to be against the encroachment of theology"

- Irving Babbitt

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This quote by Irving Babbitt speaks to the significance of the liberal arts in the modern-day world. He suggests that the humanities require to be defended against the infringement of physical science, just as they as soon as needed to be prevented the encroachment of theology. This suggests that the liberal arts are being threatened by the increase of physical science, which is becoming increasingly dominant in our society. Babbitt is suggesting that the humanities ought to not be neglected or forgotten, as they are essential for understanding the human experience. He is promoting for a balance between physical science and the liberal arts, so that both can be valued and valued. The liberal arts offer us with a distinct point of view on the world, and they should not be eclipsed by physical science. Babbitt's quote is a pointer of the value of the liberal arts and the need to safeguard them from the infringement of physical science.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Irving Babbitt between August 2, 1865 and July 15, 1933. He/she was a famous Critic from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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