Thursday, June 16, 2011

Why Study History?


By Edmar Bernardes DaSilva, MA (Geography), and Ed.D. (Doctor of Education)

The reason to study history is not only to present facts, but also to look for an understanding of the past in order to understand the present and the future. Historians in general try to find prototypes and set up sense through the precise study of documents and artifacts left by people from the past and different places.

To learn history is very important to a liberal arts education. History is only one of its kind amongst the liberal arts in its emphasis on historical perspective and context. It is usually recognized that an understanding of the past is basic to an understanding of the present and in predicting the future. The examination and understanding of history give an essential background for assessing contemporary institutions, politics, and cultures.contemporary institutions, politics, and cultures.

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