Misusing History and Manipulating History - Dubious Interpretations Promote Present Goals
James Appleyard
- This article expands on the idea that the past has been repeatedly reinterpreted over the course of human history to align with the politics, customs, and ideals at any given time.
- Because history is the human interpretation of past events, it has been portrayed differently over time depending on the belief system of the person writing it.
- Reinterpretation after reinterpretation ultimately results in widespread mistruths. While it may be difficult to find the exact truth history has to offer, it is possible to identify these fallacies.
"The past is constantly re-created and reinterpreted. We take on these histories and accept them as truth and then use them to help define ourselves and establish our own places in society."
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