For those who don't do research, besides learning from history, it is more important to enrich themselves. The traditional culture mentioned now is basically historical knowledge. The most important thing to learn history is to think, the way to think about problems, and think about problems more deeply and objectively.
First of all, we must understand the purpose of historical research: "What is a historian? Describing the continuous activities of human society, checking its total achievements and finding its causal relationship are also a reference for the activities of modern ordinary people. " In other words, the purpose of studying history is to understand the past, guide the present human activities and make it more rational. Therefore, history is a basic social science discipline that studies the evolution of human society and understands the causal relationship between change and evolution.
No matter what happens, there is a "causal relationship". Knowing his "cause", we can predict his result and find ways to "improve" and "remedy". This is the purpose of history.
History not only has the significance of guiding human activities, but also plays a great role in inheriting world culture and educating people around the world.
Because we want to understand the causal relationship of things, we must "experience". A person's experience is limited. If you want to rely on other times, places and others, you must have a "auspicious record" (the auspicious record here involves the scope of historical research, so I won't repeat it here). Jizai is "history".
So history is very important knowledge, and everyone should have historical knowledge. There is no difference in history. Everything can be history. However, since the development of human society, there are countless histories, countless historical books and countless historical sites, which determines that ordinary people can't have time and energy to study it, so there are special people who use special methods to sort out and study history. This is a scientific activity, so it is called historiography.
The purpose of historical research is to seek the truth of history and explore the causal relationship behind historical phenomena in order to better serve the purpose of history. Therefore, discussing the authenticity of history is not a dead end, but a positive learning attitude. However, when discussing the truth of history in academic circles, there will be a certain degree, which is irrelevant and has no value for historical purposes (such as the emperor's harem life, the extramarital affairs of historical figures, Shunzhi's becoming a monk, sourdrang dowager's marriage, Yang Guifei's height and weight and even the sexual intercourse of the ancients, etc.). ), too complicated, unnecessary. History is rich and realistic, and all parts of history have an impact on human life. Under the guidance of historical purposes, valuable research that does not cater to low-level tastes is understandable and acceptable.
In technical terms,
A nation without history is pathetic.
1, reference function. It is necessary to know some historical knowledge from the perspective of increasing people's cultural accomplishment and mastering business and social experience. Facing some practical problems, knowing the reasons will help to solve them better. Relevant experience in history can also provide us with experience and reference. Of course, history used to provide rulers with ruling experience.
2. Educate and unite the people. Epic education in every country can inspire people's patriotic enthusiasm, and national pride arises spontaneously. A journey of justice in history can persuade people to do evil and do good.
3. Satisfy people's nostalgia. Meet people's psychological root-seeking needs. "Root" refers to a person's connection with others or with a tradition or culture, which can bring people a sense of stability.
4. Entertainment function. History also has the entertainment value of literature. Ordinary people like historical figures, all kinds of palace walls.
5. Understand the role. Western new historiography in the 20th century emphasizes "understanding", which requires people to understand history and its lessons and not to make impulsive decisions too narrowly. It also contains the idea of mutual understanding, mutual respect and seeking common ground while reserving differences, so that everyone can survive in this troubled times.
What happens if a country forgets its history? It's better to understand it from this angle.
First, you have no culture. Confucius is a historical figure. When you talk about the Analects of Confucius and Confucianism, you are already talking about history.
Second, Germany forgot the crimes they committed against the Jews, and the Jews also forgot that he was slaughtered by the Germans. Then history will repeat itself.
Third, if you want to know your parents' life and thoughts, you can only find the answer from history.
Fourth, human beings exist in this world and need progress. Without reference to the past, human beings don't know what to live for.