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Readings in Philippine History

This document discusses the importance and relevance of history. It defines history as the study of the past through written documents, which allows for analysis and interpretation of how humanity and societies have changed over time. Examining the past can provide insight into modern institutions, ideas, values, and problems. Studying history also teaches appreciation for diverse human perspectives and cultures. The document lists ways that history helps understand people and societies, contributes to moral understanding, provides identity, is essential for citizenship, and is useful for work. It raises questions about the role of history in studying Philippine society, culture, and identity, and what duties a student of history may have.

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Readings in Philippine History

This document discusses the importance and relevance of history. It defines history as the study of the past through written documents, which allows for analysis and interpretation of how humanity and societies have changed over time. Examining the past can provide insight into modern institutions, ideas, values, and problems. Studying history also teaches appreciation for diverse human perspectives and cultures. The document lists ways that history helps understand people and societies, contributes to moral understanding, provides identity, is essential for citizenship, and is useful for work. It raises questions about the role of history in studying Philippine society, culture, and identity, and what duties a student of history may have.

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Readings in

Philippine
History
WHAT IS HISTORY?

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HISTORY
The term HISTORY was derived from the Greek
word ‘historia’ which means inquiry or knowledge
acquired from investigation. History is the study of
the past as it is described in written documents. It
provides the analysis and interpretation of the
human past enabling us to study continuity and
changes that take place over time.

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HOW IMPORTANT IS
HISTORY TO MANKIND?

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An examination of the past can tell us a
great deal about how we came to be who we are.
It means looking at the roots of the modern
institutions, ideas, values, and problems.
Looking at the past teaches us to see the
world through different eyes-appreciating the
diversity of human perceptions, beliefs, and
cultures. Different and/or new perspectives will
enable us to analyze critically the present
contexts of society and beings.

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RELEVANCE OF HISTORY

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RELEVANCE OF HISTORY

1. History help us understand people and


societies.
2. History contributes to moral understanding.
3. History provides identity.
4. Studying history is essential for good
citizenship.
5. History is useful in the world of work.

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What role does history take
in the study of Philippine
society, culture and
identity?

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As a student of history,
what do you think will be
your “duties”?

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