2007-09-01 07:40:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I think that history is one of the muddiest fields there is because, by definition, there's nobody to cross-examine about what they said, did, or wrote.
However, it is essential to an understanding of the nature of civilization, and the nature of the forces that have brought about changes for good or ill in the past. Without such hindsight we could have no foresight.
2007-09-01 08:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally find history a waste of time. I think America would be better of if it was replaced with a math or science class.But knowing what happened in the past can sometimes inspire for the future.
2007-09-01 07:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by killaWill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a valuable field of study, however its only as reliable as the person who interprets it.
G.L
2007-09-01 07:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Nohaymanana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a little saying concerning history, I cannot remember who said it though but it goes like this;
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it!
2007-09-01 07:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially for lawyers. The study of previous cases establishes precedent for their arguments.
2007-09-01 07:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by Billy Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you do research and make significant discovery you wont get rich. even then..
where do you place your values on money or knowledge or good to society?
that's what you need to know first.
2007-09-01 07:50:53 · answer #6 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think any historian would say yes. it is my opinion that we spend far to much time looking back and far to little time looking forward.
2007-09-01 07:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by 1oldone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-09-01 07:46:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My answer is simple.
If you don't know where you've been, and you don't know where you are going then how will you continue to advance.
2007-09-01 07:50:01 · answer #9 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely...
2007-09-01 07:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by $andman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋