I gambled on having the strength to live two lives, one for myself and one for the world.
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The adequate study of culture, our own and those on the opposite side of the globe, can press on to fulfillment only as we learn today from the humanities as well as from the scientists.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding different cultures requires knowledge from both humanities and sciences.
Ruth Benedict emphasizes the importance of studying both our own culture and those of others in order to achieve a deeper understanding of humanity. She argues that this process is best supported by learning from both the humanities, which include arts and social sciences, and from the scientific community, which provides objective insights into human behavior and society.
Themes
CultureHumanitiesScienceEducationUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about the importance of cultural studies, I might refer to this quote.
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