Culture

"For millennia, humanity has sought to understand and transmit to future generations not just the 'know-how' of life, but the 'know-why'--the meaning and purpose of our existence, as expressed in art, architecture, religion, and philosophy. This crucial passing down of knowledge has required the radical integration of insights from the past and from other cultures. In [this book], . . . author, professor, and public intellectual Martin Puchner takes us on a . . . tour through pivotal moments in world history, providing a global introduction to the arts and humanities in one . . . volume"--Provided by publisher.