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humanities

/hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/

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Geisteswissenschaften, humanistische Studien

The study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history, etc., sometimes inclusive of the study of the ancient Mediterranean generally.

Examples :

"The humanities department at the university offers courses on Ancient Greek literature and history. "

Die geisteswissenschaftliche Fakultät der Universität bietet Kurse über altgriechische Literatur und Geschichte an.

history literature language archaeology culture education

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Geisteswissenschaften

The study of language, literature, the arts, and philosophy, sometimes including religion

Examples :

"My daughter enjoys the humanities courses at school, including literature and philosophy. "

Meine Tochter mag die Geisteswissenschaften-Kurse in der Schule, einschließlich Literatur und Philosophie.

culture art philosophy religion language literature history education

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Menschheit, die Menschheit

Mankind; human beings as a group.

Examples :

"The humanities, including history and literature, help us understand humankind better. "

Die Geisteswissenschaften, einschließlich Geschichte und Literatur, helfen uns, die Menschheit besser zu verstehen.

human group being society

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Menschliche Natur, menschliche Verfassung

The human condition or nature.

Examples :

"The humanities explore the human condition, like the challenges of family relationships. "

Die Geisteswissenschaften erforschen die menschliche Natur, wie zum Beispiel die Herausforderungen von Familienbeziehungen.

philosophy human literature history culture education being

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Humanität, Menschlichkeit

The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

Examples :

"The teacher's humanities were evident in her kind and patient interactions with the students. "

Die Humanität der Lehrerin zeigte sich in ihren freundlichen und geduldigen Interaktionen mit den Schülern.

character human quality moral philosophy value being

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Geisteswissenschaften

Any academic subject belonging to the humanities.

Examples :

"Philosophy is a humanity while psychology is a science."

Philosophie ist eine Geisteswissenschaft, während Psychologie eine Naturwissenschaft ist.

education literature history philosophy culture language