noun. Plural form of humanity.

noun. the branch of learning that includes the arts, classics, philosophy and history etc., but not the sciences

noun. studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

"No! banish the humanities and throw everybody into practical science: not into that study of natural science, which can never conflict with the ‘humanities’ since it seeks discovery for the pure sake of truth, or charitably to alleviate man’s lot—Sweetly, rather, to ease, loose and bind"

humanity  

bailiwick  discipline  field  field of study  study  

English  Occidentalism  Orientalism  Sinology  art history  

academic specialty  area  classical education  core curriculum  course