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The problem with humanities is that they are not backwards-compatible. In most other fields of human knowledge even a complete paradigm switch does not erase the basic truths that form a foundation of the science – and human experience.

It's not Rodin, it's Rheinhold

Introduction of the concept of quarks or the relativity theory did not falsify the laws of gravity or chemical formulas. Should a medic spend a year in coma, his knowledge of the most recent trends will surely be crippled. However, he could still prescribe aspirin – and it will work.

On the contrary, humanities tend to cut themselves from their roots almost every day. Take a day off – and your knowledge is outdated. Instead of current political situation in Morocco you’ll be speaking of a situation years or ages ago – no difference here. Strange, isn’t it.