Perhaps surprisingly, one of the well-known arguments against studying the humanities is focused on how other areas of study (e. g., technology or business) are more beneficial for humanity. Explain how this argument issupposed to work. Are any counter-arguments available that might help justify the humanities in the face of this challenge?

Around the third week of a college class, a professor decides she’s had enough, is tired of dealing with bureaucracies, and wants out. so one day, instead of coming to class, she flies to tahiti and sells souvenirs on the beach. if this happened, the college would simply assign a substitute to finish the course. what does this tell you about the nature of the authority wielded by a professor?