Wineburg, Sam
Why Learn History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226357218
- author:
- Wineburg, Sam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.40 kg
- Genre:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.38 kg, History, Historiography, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
We are surrounded by more information than ever before, but a significant proportion of it is inaccurate. Some misinformation is well-intentioned, while some is deliberately misleading. This has serious consequences for our understanding of the past and its relevance to the present. To educate citizens who can critically evaluate the vast amount of information available, we need to provide them with essential critical thinking tools. Historical thinking, as outlined in Why Learn History (When It's Already on Your Phone), goes beyond memorizing facts and involves cultivating a reasoned approach to understanding the world. This approach encourages skepticism, discourages haste, and helps counter our tendency to confirm biases. By developing this way of thinking, we can navigate the complex landscape of historical information with care and awareness. The future of the past may be shaped by our online interactions, but its fate ultimately rests in our hands.
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