Summary of Why Do We HAVE To Study HISTORY?!
The speaker questions the value of studying history compared to STEM disciplines, but emphasizes the importance of studying history for developing critical thinking skills, understanding the present, and cultivating virtues.
Three reasons why studying history is worth the time:
- history teaches how to think critically, analyze evidence, construct arguments, and appreciate complexity.
- history helps navigate current events and understand societal issues.
- history instills virtues of humility and love through understanding the past and showing compassion.
The speaker encourages viewers to embrace the study of history despite the challenges and emphasizes the significance of the discipline in shaping individuals for the better.
Notable Quotes
— 01:02 — « Studying history teaches you how to think and oh mylanta do we need people who know how to think in this world. »
— 04:25 — « The study of history bestows virtue on its students thats a tasty one. »
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Educational