Historical theories and disciplines..pdf

History

1. HISTORY
Elements, Uses, and Relevance
Major Points
Theories &
Philosophies
History with other disciple
Elements of
History:
- Sources
- Interpretation
- Evidence
- Analysis
- Context
•Cause & Effect
•Continuity & Coherence
•Man in Time & Space
•Evidence & Interpretation
•Timeline & Space
•Cyclical View
•Linear View
•Postmodernist View
•Materalist View
•Great Man View
(And many more...)
History studies human life and is closely
related to other social sciences. It is
considered the core of these fields,
feeding others like sociology,
psychology, and economics, and may be
considered the "mother" of these fields.
History is a meaningful record of
mankind depicting the details of
what happened in the past and
why they happened.
Traditional History
•Great Man Theory
•Event Driven
•Narrative
•Chronological Timeline
•Reason & Purpose
•Linear
Modern History
•Interdisciplinary
•Global Perspective
•Social & Cultural Aspects
•Interpretation & Analyzation
•Linear
•Marginalized Voices
Uses of History:
- Understanding the
Present
- Informed Decision-
Making
- Personal Growth
- Cultural Identity
- Ethical Reasoning
Relevance of History
in the Present:
- Navigating the
Present
- Addressing Current
Issues
- Building a Better
Future
- Combating
Misinformation
Abdullah-naga, Aisha M.