Traditional humanistic education has been under assault for many years. In this, his final book, Edward Said argues that a more democratic form of humanism - one that aims to incorporate, emancipate, and enlighten - is still possible. Proposing an enhanced dialogue between cultural traditions as a strategy for revitalizing the humanities, Said contends that words are vital agents of historical and political change and that reading teaches people to continually question, upset, and reform. By considering the emerging social ...
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Traditional humanistic education has been under assault for many years. In this, his final book, Edward Said argues that a more democratic form of humanism - one that aims to incorporate, emancipate, and enlighten - is still possible. Proposing an enhanced dialogue between cultural traditions as a strategy for revitalizing the humanities, Said contends that words are vital agents of historical and political change and that reading teaches people to continually question, upset, and reform. By considering the emerging social responsibilities of writers and intellectuals in an ever more interconnected world and pointing out that the canonized thinkers of today were yesterday's revolutionaries, Said makes a persuasive case for humanistic education and a more democratic form of criticism.
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I thought I was reviewing this book when I submitted a review for The Word, The Text, and the Critic. Sorry for the confusion! This small book is a treasure: clear, challenging, and redemptive, if I might use that word, a tribute to the art of reading and the place of reading in the world in all its geographical, historical, and personal depth. Students of the humanities and all who are engaged with humanity will gain new perspective and much pleasure from this last completed book of Edward W. Said. He rescues humanism from its spurious defenders. A perfect legacy to the world!
