Die Rolle der Humanwissenschaften in der modernen Gesellschaft
In: Paragrana: internationale Zeitschrift für historische Anthropologie, Band 24, Heft 2, S. 111-114
ISSN: 2196-6885
Abstract
The humanities are seen as an essential component of the spiritual education of the younger generation and as a factor of ethical and moral values formation in society in terms of world and national history. Russian society widely discusses the importance of the humanities for civil society evolution as well as for analysis of the processes of national and cultural identity formation among Russian citizens and citizens of the other countries. Despite the fact that public interest in humanitarian issues is increasing apparently, it is clear that the measures taken to support the humanities are not sufficient. Russian scholars in the humanities need more funding for research and educational programs.