Is History The Study Of Progress?
Is History the study of progress? The answer to this question exists in the analysis of the main historical themes throughout different historical periods. Each period of history is signified by different events some of which highlight humanities mistakes while others highlight success. Through analyzing these different events and their effects the answer to this question can be found. Each historical event provides important insight into society and its influence. After analyzing these events it is clear that there is progress present in many of these events, but bot in others, however there is always change. Sometimes the change is subtle, but it is always there. This presents the idea that history may not be the study of progress, and instead the study of change.