In defense of history

Article Abstract:

Ancient Greeks and the Renaissance humanists believed that although training of the intellect was meant to produce an intrinsic pleasure and satisfaction, it also had practical goals of importance to the individual and the entire community. Related examples of the tragic poet Sophocles and his work Antigone, and the Greek historian Herodotus who wrote of the war between the small city-states and the powerful Persian Empire, are quoted.

Greece, Greek history, to 330 (Ancient period), Persian Empire, 559-330 BC

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From ancient Greece to modern America: why Western history matters

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A critical study of the development of Western civilization is advocated since it would yield useful insights on current problems. Pivotal events in Western history have contributed to current conditions and should provide clues on how these moral and political movements have produced the status quo.

Study and teaching, Civilization, Western, Western culture

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America's defense budget: our overstuffed armed forces

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The US need not spend too much on defense-related activities because of the demise of the Soviet threat. However, Pres. Clinton and the Republican-held Congress agree that no cuts should be made in the defense budget, despite lacking a reason to maintain defense spending at its current levels.

Analysis, Clinton, Bill, Military policy, United States. Congress, Defense spending

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