History of the humanities a new field of study Herman Paul

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paul, Herman, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanities.

Humanities--Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2026

Summary:

"This Element is a newcomer's guide to the history of the humanities. Surveying the types of work in which historians of the humanities engage, it shows that (1) they expand horizons by inviting scholars to look beyond their own discipline; (2) they tell stories that provide historical answers to the question of what the humanities are; (3) they trace origins by explaining where the humanities come from; (4) they provide direction by suggesting what the humanities might do in times of 'crisis'; and (5) they address challenges, such as tensions between methods, viewpoints, and vocabularies. Mapping current trends and identifying areas for future research, this Element offers both a state-of-the-art survey and a rationale for examining the humanities through historical lenses"-- Cambridge Core

Contents:

Expanding horizons : beyond disciplinary boundaries

Telling stories : what are the humanities?

Tracing origins : where do the humanities come from?

Providing direction : what to do in times of “crisis”?

Addressing challenges : unity and diversity

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed July 24, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Paul, Herman History of the humanities

ISBN:

9781009448420

1009448420

OCLC:

1598794954

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license