Why do you think its important to study history?

Question

Do you think its important?

Answer 1

Yes. By seeing the mistakes that people have made in the past, one may better hope to avoid making them again in the future.

Answer 2

While it is often said that "those who do not know history are condemned to repeat it" there are many other positive reasons for the study of the same. Through such study, one can arrive at new discoveries in many areas. How a virus is affected by certain antibiotics, homeopathic meds, or other factors, could help in discovering alternatives in the cure of other afflictions. The propellant used in a particular engine may prove to be the most effective in a similar engine of different design. Socially, the reaction of a person to a particular statement can provide for better communication skills.Study of a particular war could be applied to a chess game, basically using the war to improve your game, much like how chess was used to improve combat strategics. If one finds that .25 grams of oregano added to spaghetti sauces gives the best taste, then repeating this could serve you well. So not only are those who do not study history condemned to repeat it--those who do not study history may be condemned not to repeat it as well! ~Thank You, Ben

Answer 3

It's crucial to study history to understand the mistakes we have made in the past and to reflect upon them and avoid making the same mistakes. However, of course, our current situation in the world does not prove that looking at Iraq. You see, history is very repetitive. It just repeats over and over again, just in a more destructive cycle. Also, history is what makes the foundation upon which countries were established. Such as in American politics, of course, it's crucial to understand the making of America and the unique history that shapes how things are today.

Answer 4

Yes it is very important to learn the history of all the countries of the world we are all different so the more we learn about all cultures then the less fearful we become.

Answer 5

Often catchphrases such as "history repeats itself" and "we are who we were" become cliche and allow people to gloss over the importance of the study of history. History is the foundation of sociology, and has a basis in psychology as well as a large role in anthropology. These social sciences combine to form the study of who we are as people. This is not necessarily academic; everyone must contribute to society and interact with other human beings. In order to do this, especially with those from a diverse background, it is important to know what the foundation is for their preconceptions. Otherwise, you literally have no idea WHO you are interacting with.

Answer 6

People who fail in knowledge about history are easy to control and were not talking history class taught in schools. Knowledge about history should be seeked from as many sorces as possible especialy not public schools. You cant plan for the future without an understanding of the past. Anyone not activily trying to understand history of there life and others lifes should rethink there actions again I think...

Answer 7

Because by studying history we can understand why things happened in the past and what consequences there were. We can look at it and see in our modern times how there are similar problems, and we might be able to make better judgment. It allows us to put perspective into modern issues.

Answer 8

yes it's very important for us to study the history because history repeats its self. if we study history we can connect to the past and we can correct the wrong we did in the past. we can also formulate better solutions to the problems we encountered before.

Answer 9

Ofcourse it is. History is just a giant repeating circle of death and rebirth starting with the idea of the Triple Goddess and the death and rebirth of the moon. Like the saying goes, those that don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Napolean neglected to look in the past and got his butt kicked in Russia in the winter.

Answer 10

History is like your identity.As a human being,as *whatever your nationality is*..It's important to know history in order to not make the same mistakes again.Via history u can see the course of human race,how much it improved (or not).You understand more about perople if u know ttheir history.

Answer 11

Absolutely.

History gives us a perspective on current events, which we should all keep abreast of.

I have never much liked the way history is generally taught, however. We tend to focus too much on dates and not enough on the flow of events.

Many times there are parallels in historic events, and we should understand the relevance of those parallels in assessing current events.

And, properly presented, history is fun.