historyDefinition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary (Redirected from History) Jump to: navigation, searchFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it. —George Santayana Historia (Allegory of History) By Nikolaos Gysis (1892)History (from Greek ἱστορία - historia, meaning "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation") is the study of the human past. Scholars who write about history are called historians. It is a field of research which uses a narrative to examine and analyse the sequence of events, and it sometimes attempts to investigate objectively the patterns of cause and effect that determine events. Historians debate the nature of history and its usefulness. This includes discussing the study of the discipline as an end in itself and as a way of providing "perspective" on the problems of the present. The stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources (such as the legends surrounding King Arthur) are usually classified as cultural heritage rather than the "disinterested investigation" needed by the discipline of history. Events of the past prior to written record are considered prehistory. The title page to The Historians' History of the WorldFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How can I make history a meaningful career? How can activism fit in with history? Q. I really enjoy history and would love to have a more scholarly career. However, it bothers me that a job history doesn't really imply a shaping and changing of the future, while I would like to have a more meaningful effect in working towards positive change. What are your opinions on the relevance of history and how it can be meaningful? Are there are any careers you can think of that would combine history and activism? (I am also not so much interested in studying activism) Asked by koala - Fri Oct 12 21:50:21 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. There are plenty of would-be activists in the historical profession. They're the people who go to historical conferences and get on their soapbox. Academics who shriek and cast aspersions on everyone who presents arguments which differ from their own. For all the talk of passion, engagement and social justice that exists in the academy, the fact is that most activists make terrible historians. Sure, objectivity is impossible. Progress a delusion. But good historians are open-minded give all arguments a fair hearing. And beyond that, if you feel so passionately about certain causes, you'd be miserable in academia. As the last respondent pointed out, activism is far better suited to politics or the law -- jobs where your goal goes… [cont.] Answered by ahiddentableau - Fri Oct 12 23:14:35 2007 What is history? I have written a thesis statement of this question for my ap class. Is it a good statement? Q. "What is history? Can history be changed? Is there a difference between history and the past? How do you learn about history? What makes something a good piece of history? What role does a bias play in recording of the past?' That is the topic I am writing the essay on. It doesnt have to be long but I need to touch ever subject. Would a good thesis statement be the definition of history? Or something else. And should I just write a paragraph answering each question? Asked by Britneee - Tue Aug 25 20:11:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 4 Comments A. I'm confused as to what the question really is and what your thesis statement is...please clarify and I can help as I teach history at a local university. Answered by Tess_i_am48 - Sat Aug 29 12:03:55 2009 What is the quote about history repeating itself?
Q. It is like 'History repeats itself because nobody listens' or 'History repeats itself because the world doesn't learn'. I am doing a project on the Holocaust and one of the questions is What is the impact of the Holocaust on Jews today? I am not quite sure but I was hoping to use that quote. If you have any ideas on what I could say please shout out because I am a confused on what it is asking. Asked by jo - Mon Mar 16 03:11:34 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." CITES: George Santayana, The Life of Reason or The Phases of Human Progress: Reason in Common Sense 284 (2nd ed., Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, New York 1924 Answered by Burger - Mon Mar 16 05:43:30 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "History" HistoryFrom Wikiquote Jump to: navigation, searchHistory is the study of human behavior through time. When used as the name of a field of study, history refers to the study and interpretation of past humans, families and societies as preserved primarily through written sources. Sourced
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