Understanding History: Definition and Perspectives

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What does the Greek noun 'historia' mean?

Inquiry

According to Zeus Salazar, what is the definition of 'kasaysayan' in Filipino perspective?

Narrative with relevance to the narrated group of people

What is the main aspect of history according to E.H. Carr?

Interpretation

What does history being 'the re-enactment in the historian's mind of the thought whose history he is studying' imply?

History is a subjective interpretation

How does Louis Gottschalk define 'history'?

Chronological record of significant events

According to Parsons, what is the process historians go through in selecting information about the past?

Memorization, recording, survival, attention, credibility, grasp, narration

What is the primary task that historians have to do in relation to historical sources?

Verify them

How does each generation of historians impact our understanding of the past?

By reshaping it based on their perspectives

What is the main role of historical sources for historians?

To provide evidence about the past

Which term best describes Oakeshott's view of history as described in the text?

Selective system

Explore the definition of history from various perspectives, including its origins and meanings in different languages. Learn about the significance of studying past events and how history is viewed in Filipino culture.

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