9 Of course, nowadays , if we study the humanities alone , we are liable to miss many opportunities . Each one of us needs to become as technically and professionally skilled as possible to help meet the needs of modern life. In fact, increasingly a pairing of technical knowledge and inner insight is seen as the ideal in the establishment of a career . If I were the Dean of Admissions at a medical school and two people applied to our school, both having the required basic scientific courses, one a philosophy major and the other solely a pre - med student, the philosophy applicant would be chosen. 10 In summary , the humanities help to create well - rounded human beings with insight and understanding of the passions , hopes and dreams common to all humanity . The humanities , the ancient timeless reservoir of knowledge , teach us to see things differently and broaden our horizons . They are as useful and relevant in our modern age as they have always been. Doesn't it make sense to spend some time in the company of the humanities , our outstanding and remarkable treasure of knowledge ? Who knows how famous YOU might become!