On Tuesday 1st May 2012 Nicholas Davey, Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities at the University of Dundee presented this thought provoking discussion on the value of humanities education.

The Humanities tradition in British Universities is facing a serious challenge with regard to its relevance and financial viability within contemporary society. This talk covered some critical reflections on how the Humanities have become so badly misunderstood and what might be done to remedy this.

To view the talk in full see our playlist on YouTube