Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities van Martha C. Nussbaum is een Engelstalig gedrukt studieboek. Het richt zich op de rol van de humanities binnen educatie en de betekenis hiervan voor democratische samenlevingen.
In this book, Nussbaum argues that education should not be aimed solely at economic gain (for profit), but instead must invest in critical thinking skills and empathy. She warns that a focus on ‘not for profit’ education is essential to shape knowledgeable and engaged citizens who can understand and address social issues and inequality. The author supports her case with international examples and emphasizes that the disappearance of the humanities has consequences for the functioning of democracies worldwide.
This title is relevant for students and professionals who deal with the social importance of education, pedagogy, and the philosophy of education. It aligns in content with topics such as the moral and social objectives of education and the philosophy and theory of education.
Series: Princeton Classics