During The Romantic Era (1825-1900), when the concept of a technology driven economy had not yet been introduced, society relied on the outburst of art, culture and literature that was sweeping across Europe. They thrived in hamlets filled with poetry and song, and although education of such was scarce, they lived in communities that lived for the liberal arts. William Shakespeare emerged as a genius of this domain, turning out infamous works such as "Romeo &…showed first 75 words of 862 total…

…showed last 75 words of 862 total…education. These areas of study, those outside of the liberal arts, may prepare the individual for the technical aspect of the workforce and render them quite capable of carrying out the necessary tasks. However, at the end of the day, the liberal arts teach the individual to question their lives and become an independent member of society. Liberal arts promote the knowledge of self and co-existence with others, which is ultimately the study of life.