Some people believe that history has no value in the contemporary world. But some believe that we still need history to learn from the past. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It has truly been said that those who forget
history
are condemned to repeat it.
Although
there are
people
who tend to underestimate or even negate the role of
history
in the modern day and age, there are many others like me who hold the contrary view and would much recommend a pride of place to the study of
history
. Speaking for those who do not see much value in the study of
history
today, it can be said that
history
is about the past which is dead and buried. They are thinking
why
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we need to look back at forgettable events of the past and curse our forefathers for the follies they committed.
Instead
of
this
, they often recommend
to look
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forward to the renaissance of knowledge and science for the
wellbeing
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of humanity.
Besides
,
such
people
argue that
history
is often biased, giving the version of the victor rather than of the vanquished. At the other end are the
people
who believe that
history
is the gateway
for
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our learning from the past. Unless we study the
what’s
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and why’s of what all
people
like Hitler did, how will we
able
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to guard against
such
evil in future?
Besides
, viewing
history
from the narrow confines of wars and victories will result in missing out on a lot of fine print.
History
is
also
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of past wisdom and a story of human evolution. In conclusion, as I already stated, I would lend my weight in favour of those who hold
history
as much in esteem as any other field of knowledge.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Contemporary world
  • Irrelevant
  • Fast-paced
  • Distorted
  • Manipulated
  • Reliable
  • Current
  • Relevant
  • Evolve
  • Mistakes
  • Inspiration
  • Role models
  • Identity
  • Cultural heritage
  • Well-rounded
  • Civilization
  • Analytical skills
  • Empathy
  • Tolerance
  • Achievements
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