2006-09-18 01:36:25 · 5 answers · asked by Ash 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I would say that that is part of the answer. It is also a study of cause and effect. Without this aspect of study, history has no practical application. It is important to study the time line of civilization, but we must always ask why at each major jump---why did this occur and will it happen again in the future. The study of history is important so that we can try to avoid making the same mistakes of the past and try to repeat the good things in the future. Unfortunately, we usually get things all messed up. this is because of the selfishness of men and the need to implement personal agendas. Men and women would rather get their names in history than do what is right.
2006-09-18 01:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it is a study of progress, if there was progress during the era you are studying. Other times it is a story of human regression. Or oppression. Or hate and war. Hopefully though the study of history teaches us how to recognize and avoid pitfalls that allow inhuman behavior.
2006-09-18 01:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's either a study of progress or regress, depends on how you look at it. I feel people were smarter 2000 years ago than they are now. Sure we travel into space and such but that is because of a handful of people, the average person seems to have a hard time counting their change.
2006-09-18 01:39:38 · answer #3 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in so far as humanity has progressed to how we are today.
2006-09-18 01:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many areas yes, but then you look at the religious loonies who are on the loose today and you really have to wonder.
2006-09-18 01:40:26 · answer #5 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋