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Writings About Humanics

Humanics is a word that has special meaning in the history and philosophy of Springfield College. As Seth Arsenian, the College's first Distinguished Professor of Humanics, wrote,

"To build men, one must know man. Out of this conviction there developed the concept of Humanics - a set of ideas, values, and goals which through several metamorphoses became the accepted philosophy of education at Springfield College. It is because of this philosophy that the College believes itself to be distinct and different from other colleges. It is around this philosophy that the college administration, faculty, students, and alumni join in a cooperative effort to move toward commonly sought goals. It is by focusing on this philosophy that there develops on its campus a college community which, in open communication, makes communion and commitment possible."

The following papers, along with the distinguished Humanics lectures, represent some of the major writings about the humanics philosophy.

Humanics at the Centennial: Still Trying Paul U. Congdon, editor

Humanics Inside out in Writing Paul U. Congdon, editor

Trying to do Humanics Paul U. Congdon, editor

Progress in Humanics Paul U. Congdon, editor

Shaping Humanics Henry Paar, editor

Stalking the Humanix along the Watershops Paul U. Congdon, editor