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The Study of History
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The Study of History
A discussion on methods of interpreting history and historical objects.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages) |
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2005
Paper Summary:
The paper discusses how, in the study of history, the "ways of knowing" the past of an object, a culture, or an event is a difficult and highly subjective challenge. The paper examines how the historian's methods are characterized by their own perspectives and objectives, and this quite often occurs in ways that are not consciously recognized by the historian. The paper further examines how this distortion is a highly problematic issue, for the study of history is essential to the understanding of both the past and the present, and also to shed light on many possible futures. This paper approaches the issue of multiple "ways of knowing" as applied to the study of history, with the purpose of clarifying the need for minimized personal perceptions and interpretations within the context of historical research and the teaching of social studies to the next generation.More papers on The Study of History:
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The Study of History (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Study-of-History/86808
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"The Study of History" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Study-of-History/86808>
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