Readings in the
Philippine History
Bernard John C. Abad, LPT
University of the Immaculate Conception
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Understanding History: Meaning, Theories and Importance, Summaries of History
The significance of history through the discussion of its meaning, relevance, and various theories that help us understand its dynamics. It emphasizes the importance of authentic historical documents and the role of history in shaping our understanding of the past and present. The document also covers different theories, including cyclical, linear, great man, great ideas, and geographic theories.
What you will learn
- What are the different theories to understand history?
- What are the benefits of studying history?
- What is the meaning of history?
- Why is it important to study historical documents?
- How does the cyclical theory view history?
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Readings in the
Philippine History
Bernard John C. Abad, LPT University of the Immaculate Conception
Points of Discussion
❑ Meaning and Relevance of History ❑ Theories in understanding history.
“NO DOCUMENT, NO HISTORY”
Examples of valid historical documents ✓ Government records ✓ Chronicle’s accounts ✓ Personal letters ✓ Receipts, etc.
● History is the compilation of events that have
affected one’s lives in one way or another. It
reflects the story of humankind presenting the
details of What happened? Why it happened? Where
it happened? How it happened? Who were involved?
Steps in the study of history
- Knowing basic facts in history
- Explain why a certain event happened
- Importance and impact of a certain event in the present
Why do we study history? ✓ History gives us knowledge of the past that helps us understand the present. ✓ History promotes tolerance of other people and their culture. ✓ Knowledge of history can make us proud of our own culture and heritage.
Theory of Understanding History
● Cyclical Theory
● Linear Theory
● Great Man Theory
● Great Ideas Theory/Philosophic Theory
● Geographic Theory
Linear Theory
● This theory suggests that historical events
are characterized by sequential
development.
Great Man Theory ● This theory described that individuals through their character or intellect determine the course of history. Followers of this theory believed that historic men are made known through their association with significant events that they did not themselves cause to occur.
Geographic Theory