There is no doubt that the quality of our lives in the 21st century has been greatly improved by various scientific and technological advances. Despite this, the arts and humanities to still have much to teach us about ourselves and heart in general.
One area in which we can learn from the arts is that concepts such as beauty matter in and of themselves, whereas in the world of science and technology the only true measure is whether something works or not. This is a limited view of the world and the arts differ in that they offer us an alternative and more spiritual outlook. For example, if we listen to Mozart we can learn about harmony and joy through the medium of music or if even we read an author like PG Wodehouse we learn about the value of humour. These essential aspects of growth are absent from the clinical world of science and technology.
The other way in which artists can teach us more about the heart is that enjoying art encourages the habit of self – reflection. If you walk into an art gallery, attend a concert or even just stay in to read a book, you will almost certainly begin to think about your inner values. For me, this is an invaluable lesson in soul because if we begin to reflect about ourselves, we are beginning not just to become more human, but also consider the lives of others too.
In conclusion, while science and technology may have made our physical lives more comfortable in the 21st century. It remains true that the arts and humanities are still absolutely necessary for ordinary people as they promote a more spiritual and reflective view of activity that is essential to our humanity.
There is no doubt that the quality of our
lives
in the 21st century has been
greatly
improved
by various scientific and technological advances. Despite this, the
arts
and humanities to
still
have much to teach us about ourselves and heart
in general
.
One area in which we can learn from the
arts
is that concepts such as beauty matter in and of themselves, whereas in the world of science and technology the
only
true measure is whether something works or not. This is a limited view of the world and the
arts
differ in that they offer us an alternative and more spiritual outlook.
For example
, if we listen to Mozart we can learn about harmony and joy through the medium of music or if even we read an author like PG Wodehouse we learn about the value of
humour
. These essential aspects of growth are absent from the clinical world of science and technology.
The other way in which artists can teach us more about the heart is that enjoying
art
encourages the habit of self
–
reflection. If you walk into an
art
gallery, attend a concert or even
just
stay in to read a book, you will almost
certainly
begin
to
think
about your inner values. For me, this is an invaluable lesson in soul
because
if we
begin
to reflect about ourselves, we are beginning not
just
to become more human,
but
also
consider the
lives
of others too.
In conclusion
, while science and technology may have made our physical
lives
more comfortable in the 21st century. It remains true that the
arts
and humanities are
still
absolutely
necessary for ordinary
people
as they promote a more spiritual and reflective view of activity
that is
essential to our humanity.