Defending humanity in the humanities


  • Letters
  • Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025

“ONCE upon a time, there was an old woman. Blind but wise.” Thus began Toni Morrison’s acceptance lecture for the 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature.

In the story, the old woman was met by a group of young people who wanted to test her wisdom, and to unveil her as a fraud.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Letters

Reading clauses in isolation gives the wrong picture
Moving beyond polite statements about OKU inclusion
When words are weaponised
Elderly the most vulnerable to scams�
Welcome reset in�health and medical insurance��
Malaysia’s democracy rests on due process�
Silent call scams demand public vigilance
Walk your talk, unity govt told
Why Malaysia’s first homegrown EV matters
Streamline approvals to bring in mega stars�

Others Also Read