Reasons For and Impacts of Studying History (Essay Sample)
ANALYSIS OF Berg, C. W. (2019). "Why study history?: An examination of undergraduate students' notions and perceptions about history." Historical Encounters: A Journal of Historical Consciousness, Historical Cultures, and History Education 6(1), 54-71. Available Open-Access at: https://21300074-f0ae-49d9-9754-bcd4dea0d882.filesusr.com/ugd/f067ea_9dbfb7cbbc6c4dc1833015272f63bfd0.pd AND McNeill, W. H. (1985). Why study history? American Historical Association. https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/historical-archives/why-study-history-(1985) AND Stearns, P. N. (1998). Why study history? American Historical Association. https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/historical-archives/why-study-history-(1998)
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WHY STUDY HISTORY?
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INTRODUCTION
The study of history allows us to contextualize our current reality and understand the origins of current institutions, values, and trends. Even more important, it allows us to learn from past mistakes and triumphs of generations that came before us to understand better how we can shape our world and use our position as individuals to make positive changes in the world around us. Studying history teaches invaluable lessons that can be applied to own life. History shows the consequences of actions, builds empathy and understanding of others and allows thinking about situations from all perspectives, not just ours. This historical essay explores three different perspectives on why we should study history, showing how Berg, McNeill, and Stearns's arguments resonate with current beliefs about the importance of history in modern society.
REASONS FOR STUDYING HISTORY
History is more than a series of dates, places, and events. It encompasses all aspects of culture, social structure, religions and mythologies, literature, and art-making. It is a valuable educational tool for various professionals ranging from historians to accountants to nurses. According to Berg (2019), a study shows that history is essential to one's personal development because it teaches
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