The second great balloon debate
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Sociology, economics, psychology, political science, anthropology and geography are discussed in terms of their relative importance to social science research. The geography candidate argues that it is more fundamental to human life than any of the other disciplines because it deals with space and time. Political science is the most important because it allows human beings to relate to each other in an organised fashion, and to recognise full potential. Other arguments are given.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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The third great balloon debate
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The Classics, Religious Studies, Fine Arts, Modern Languages, Philosophy, History and English are discussed in terms of their relative importance to Humanities. English is more relevant than the other disciplines because it covers areas such as race, multiculturalism and nationality, and could survive alone unlike any other the other competitors. Philosophy allows life to become meaningful and ensures that all research is based on reason. Other arguments are also given.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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The balloon debate finale
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The relative importance of finalist academic subjects are discussed, and include social science, humanities and science. The science candidate argues that science is about understanding, creating and improving life, whilst humanities justifies itself by emphasising its theoretical and practical uses in today's society. Social science approaches problems in our society in a practical manner, and explains why political and social relationships are as they are.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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