Sciences help us to gain an understanding of the world around us and gives us a great deal of useful, practical knowledge. Through the social sciences we learn about the way people live, both ourselves and others who may be very different from us. This helps us to understand each other better. History allows us to learn from the mistakes of our past and can help us to understand events that are going on today. All of these subjects are important to being a well-educated person.
Liberal arts are a crucial part of a complete education.
They are necessary for effective communication and understanding as a productive member of society.