What does it mean to be human? What are our responsibilities? What do we all have in common? What motivates us? What do we need? What do we all long for? Where have we been? Where are we going? Harvard-educated Richard Paul Janaro authored our text book for this course that introduces people to the joys of the humanities -- those disciplines that reflect the best efforts of human culture through the ages and around the globe. This thematic approach empowers you to think critically about key art-forms and themes individually, and to draw significant connections among them. Past, present, and even future galactic humanity topics in this course help you to better understand yourself and the world in which you live. With this foundational human information, you will be encouraged and directed in examining and developing your own personal life’s purpose or direction.