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LoC No.: 16016533
Title: The Purpose of History
Note: Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: From history to philosophy -- The pluralism of history -- The continuity of history.
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Summary: "The Purpose of History" by Frederick James Eugene Woodbridge is a philosophical treatise composed of three lectures delivered at the University of North Carolina, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significance and implications of history, discussing how historical studies reflect the maturity of human thought and the philosophical inquiries they inspire regarding the nature of progress and purpose in human affairs. The author draws from contemporary philosophers like Bergson, Dewey, and Santayana to analyze the relationship between historical events and their ultimate meanings. At the start of the text, Woodbridge presents the idea that serious study of history indicates a desire for understanding life beyond mere experiences, suggesting an intellectual maturity. He elaborates on the notion that while history is often seen as a record of human deeds, it should also be perceived as a dynamic process that continually evolves with new interpretations and perspectives. By citing Herodotus, he introduces a framework for approaching history that recognizes its multifaceted character, emphasizing that comprehending history as purposeful and selective allows for a richer understanding of both it and humanity's place within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woodbridge, Frederick James Eugene, 1867-1940
EBook No.: 58179
Published: Oct 28, 2018
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: History -- Philosophy
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16016533
Title: The Purpose of History
Note: Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: From history to philosophy -- The pluralism of history -- The continuity of history.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Purpose of History" by Frederick James Eugene Woodbridge is a philosophical treatise composed of three lectures delivered at the University of North Carolina, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significance and implications of history, discussing how historical studies reflect the maturity of human thought and the philosophical inquiries they inspire regarding the nature of progress and purpose in human affairs. The author draws from contemporary philosophers like Bergson, Dewey, and Santayana to analyze the relationship between historical events and their ultimate meanings. At the start of the text, Woodbridge presents the idea that serious study of history indicates a desire for understanding life beyond mere experiences, suggesting an intellectual maturity. He elaborates on the notion that while history is often seen as a record of human deeds, it should also be perceived as a dynamic process that continually evolves with new interpretations and perspectives. By citing Herodotus, he introduces a framework for approaching history that recognizes its multifaceted character, emphasizing that comprehending history as purposeful and selective allows for a richer understanding of both it and humanity's place within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woodbridge, Frederick James Eugene, 1867-1940
EBook No.: 58179
Published: Oct 28, 2018
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: History -- Philosophy
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.