The Foundation of History

Prepared by: Marlon Bahana

Why we need to study History?According to MARVIN PERRY in 1988:

A. To learn about our pastB. To understand the presentC. To appreciate our heritage in a broad perspectiveD. To acquire a background for critical thinking

The Meaning of History

1.Yesterday of Mankind

2.Record of the Past

The Meaning of History

3. The Story of all Filipinos

4.Historical Forces

HISTORICAL FORCES

GeographyWarEconomyCivilizationReligionLawHumanities

History Defined

History

It is the Science of Discipline, which deals with the Study of the significant events in our past in order to ascertain the truth.

It is the tool in finding out what really transpired in the past

Types of History

Pre-Historic Past

Historic Past

Sources of Historical Data

Written SourceOrally Transmitted materials

Artistic Production

Electronic DataRelies and Remains

Causative Interpretation of History

Greeks and RomansThe Christian view of History

VoltaireHegelThe Darwinian Theory of Evolution

The Marxian PhilosophyWorld War of 1914-1918