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ERA Consultation Contribution (5): Statement concerning the role of the Arts and Humanities
30 November 2011
The European Research Area is designed to improve quality of life by making Europe a place where scientific research, technological development, and innovation thrive and address the major challenges of our times. However, the major challenges of our times cannot all be solved by science or the pursuit of technological innovations and the input of researchers representing the arts and humanities should be consulted. The humanities consider the problematic questions of a “scientific” approach towards progress and development. The role of the arts must also be taken seriously as a creative force which transforms the world, constructing new visions of Europe and humanity at large.
You can download the file here and contact the Interdisciplinarity Working Group for more information at interdisciplinary@council.eurodoc.net.
