5 Reasons The Philosopher Should Study History

"De te fabula narratur" --- "Of you the story is told" as was said by the Roman poet Horace. If we would like to understand the endless flow of daily events, determine their significance, and come to feel “the basic currents underlying surface movements and changes” then we must have our history ever present before our eyes. There are many reasons for the philosopher to study history, these are just 5. Music: • Scott Buckley – Adrift among infinite stars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkphilosophy/ Timestamps: 00:00 5 Reasons The Philosopher Shoulder Study History 01:00 Reason 1 02:30 Reason 2 03:32 Reason 3 04:41 Reason 4 06:11 Reason 5 07:29 Conclusion/Outro #Whyhistoryisimportant #philosophy #learnhistory