RE: Latest Texas School Board Idiocy
May 19, 2010 at 2:16 am
(This post was last modified: May 19, 2010 at 2:19 am by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
Why are people so surprised? Such reactionary behaviour is utterly predictable in a state which already tells official whoppers about its own history.
I was a little concerned about the notion of one unchangeable history. The study of history not only always remains open to change,there is also usually more than one way to interpret the evidence. EG I do not subscribe to 'the great man' view of history, preferring a more holistic approach.. In my opinion, to understand the history of any former colony,it is also necessary to understand a bit of the history and culture of the founding country.
People do not learn history at primary or even secondary school. If they are interested, they are introduced to the discipline.
I was a little concerned about the notion of one unchangeable history. The study of history not only always remains open to change,there is also usually more than one way to interpret the evidence. EG I do not subscribe to 'the great man' view of history, preferring a more holistic approach.. In my opinion, to understand the history of any former colony,it is also necessary to understand a bit of the history and culture of the founding country.
People do not learn history at primary or even secondary school. If they are interested, they are introduced to the discipline.
