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| Philosophy of History Minor branch of Philosophy yet very important. This is the philosophical study of History and how it effects present day. Is History progressing towards predetermined end? Is History important in Education? |
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08-06-2008, 10:49 PM
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| Herodotus
I hope that this thread is not "off topic" in this section of forum... I would like to share with you my doubts about the "father's of History", Herodotus statement: "War, is father of everything"  |
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08-07-2008, 01:32 AM
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| Re: Herodotus  Actually I do not know anything about Herodotus accept from reading Schopenhauer, who stated if you read Herodotus you have read enough of history. |
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08-07-2008, 05:45 AM
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| Links for Herodotus
If you have time and interest: FORDHAM.EDU Herodotus of Halicarnassus The Internet Classics Archive | The History of Herodotus by Herodotus Herodotus: Book 7: Polymnia: 50 |
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08-07-2008, 09:01 AM
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| Re: Herodotus
I just got finished with Herodotus' "History". As it became 'due' in my reading routine, I dreaded it; but WOW, very nice perspective and well told. If anyone enjoys reading well-told 'stories of yore' I'd wholeheartedly recommend it. (far better than Thucydides' History... in which the reader feels like a ping-pong ball in a clothes dryer... ugh). And there's a mess of insightful quotes sprinkled throughout his writings. For those who enjoyed "300", in this you'll find insights far beyond what the movie represented. |
