6 Studying the humanities improves our ability to read and write. No matter what we do in life, we will have a huge advantage if we can read complex ideas and understand their meaning . We will have a bright career if we are the person in the office who can write a clear and elegant analysis of those ideas! 7 Studying the humanities makes us familiar with the language of emotion and the creative process. In an information economy , many people have the ability to produce a useful product such as a new MP3 player . Yet, very few people have the ability to create a spectacular brand : the iPod . Most importantly , studying the humanities invests us with great insight and self - awareness , thereby releasing our creative energy and talent in a positive and constructive manner .