An Ethnologist's View of History by Daniel G. Brinton

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Author Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
LoC No. 11019860
Title An Ethnologist's View of History
An Address Before the Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Historical Society, at Trenton, New Jersey, January 28, 1896
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Summary "An Ethnologist's View of History" by Daniel G. Brinton is a scholarly address presented at the Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Historical Society in the late 19th century. This scientific publication examines the relationship between ethnology and history, exploring how the study of human cultures can inform our understanding of historical events and societal developments. Brinton articulates a perspective that challenges traditional historical methodologies, emphasizing the significance of ideas and ideals in shaping human history. In this address, Brinton critiques various popular theories of history, arguing that merely recording events or crafting narratives to support specific ideologies falls short of what true history should accomplish. He asserts that historians must delve deeper—by understanding the social, cultural, and psychological factors that inform a community's character. The work emphasizes the role of language, government, religion, and arts as pivotal in defining ethnic identity. Brinton posits that the conscious pursuit of ideals shapes history and advocates for a holistic approach that considers human reason and the quest for knowledge as vital forces in national and cultural evolution. Through this lens, he calls for historians to adopt a more nuanced and inductive methodology that connects facts to broader human experiences and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History
Category Text
EBook-No. 29554
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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