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C.P. Snow and the Two Cultures, 60 Years Later

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This article considers the modern-day relevance of C.P. Snow’s ‘The Two Cultures’ while the author, Walter Massey, reflects upon his own personal journey through these two worlds, from his early life as a student of physics, to his current role as Chancellor of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The divisions between the sciences and the arts have been improved over time, thanks to the evolution of both disciplines, the rise of interdisciplinary scholarship, and a more collaborative mindset among scholars of both worlds. Certain shared challenges remain, such as the decline in the perceived value of intellectualism and scholarship among certain segments of society. The keys to overcoming these new two cultures are open communication and transparency.

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  • Massey, Walter E., 2019. "C.P. Snow and the Two Cultures, 60 Years Later," European Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 27(1), pages 66-74, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:eurrev:v:27:y:2019:i:01:p:66-74_00
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