About the National Humanities CenterThe National Humanities Center (nationalhumanitiescenter.org <http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/&… More
<p>About the National Humanities Center</p><p>The National Humanities Center (nationalhumanitiescenter.org <<a href='http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/>'>http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/></a> ) is one of the worlds’ leading institutes for advanced study and the only one dedicated exclusively to the humanities. Privately incorporated and governed by a distinguished board of trustees from academic, professional, and public life, the Center was planned under the auspices of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and began operation in 1978. It provides a national focus for the best work in the liberal arts, drawing attention to the enduring value of ancient and modern history, language and literature, ethical and moral reflection, artistic and cultural traditions, and critical thought in every area of humanistic investigation. By encouraging excellence in scholarship, the Center seeks to ensure the continuing strength of the liberal arts and to affirm the importance of the humanities in American life. </p>