ScottP Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh recently interviewed me about “History is Dead, Long Live History” on her live internet radio show, Philosophy in Action. You can listen to or download the podcast any time. You’ll find the podcast on the episode’s archive page, as well as below. About the Interview: Why is knowledge of history important? How have historians failed to teach it? What’s the proper approach? How can adults educate themselves about history? Listen or Download: Duration: 1:01:14 Download: Standard MP3 File (21.0 MB) Topics: Diana’s experience with “A First History for Adults” What history could and should be History as practiced in ancient Greece: Herodotus and Thucydides History as practiced in the Enlightenment, including the American Founding History as practiced today, influenced by Ranke and Marx The cultural effect of the death of history: historical illiteracy The importance of selectivity The danger of storytelling in history The proper purpose of history Three Is: instruction inspiration, insight The relevance of the Great Depression to today Teaching history to children The goal of rehabilitating history for adults Methods of teaching and learning history: selectivity and integration “History is Dead, Long Live History” Links: Scott Powell’s web site Wikipedia: Leopold von Ranke The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories and The Landmark Thucydides: The Peloponnesian War Mike Maloney on YouTube Chris Martenson’s Peak Prosperity This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly by Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff History is Dead, Long Live History Link to Original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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