Oratio Pro Studiis Humanitatis, by Alberti Schultens, is a classic oration that passionately defends the value of humanistic studies. This eloquent speech advocates for the importance of rhetoric, literature, and the arts in education and society. Schultens masterfully articulates the enduring significance of the humanities in shaping informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens.
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