Talk on arts and sciences and why they matter, Nov. 30
November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The modern university besieged by requests (or demands) to do many things--among them, to stimulate economic productivity, to foster social justice and to provide training for lucrative careers. In his Nov. 30 talk, distinguished historian and classicist Christopher S. Celenza will argue that a response should begin by asking a foundational question: What are the arts and sciences and why do they matter?
The modern university besieged by requests (or demands) to do many things--among them, to stimulate economic productivity, to foster social justice and to provide training for lucrative careers. In his Nov. 30 talk, distinguished historian and classicist Christopher S. Celenza will argue that a response should begin by asking a foundational question: What are the arts and sciences and why do they matter?