humanities; liberal arts
Refers to the academic disciplines that study human culture, such as literature, philosophy, history, and the arts. Often contrasted with the natural sciences (自然科学) and social sciences (社会科学).
See also: 人文科学
She is majoring in humanities at university.
人文学の研究は、人間の文化や思想を深く理解するために重要だ。
Research in the humanities is important for deeply understanding human culture and thought.