From Greek word (hístoria) which means "inquiry" or "knowledge from inquiry or learned man"
History
Study of the human past and activities
A narrative of recorded past events that happened among mankind
A chronological, often explanatory or commentarial record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution
Laguna Copperplate Inscription (900 A.D.)
The earliest known written document found in the Philippines
Doctrina Christiana (1593)
The earliest known book published in Tagalog in the Philippines
History is both an art and a science
History is one of the branches of the social sciences
Kasaysayan
Saysay
Dr. Zeus Salazar: 'Ang Kasaysayan ay sanaysay na may saysay para sa sinasaysayan.'
HISTORY = HIS STORY
How about the role and stature of women in history?
Issues in History
Social memory
Accurate reporting of history
Understanding causation
Presentation of history
Points of View in History
Idealism
Historicism
Relativism
Idealism
The belief that history can be described in terms of ideas. Focused not only about events, but on what those events meant ("thoughts of the past can be re-thought by the historian")
Historicism
The autonomy of the past must be respected. Each age has its own values, and events should be described within the context of those values
Relativism
There is no absolute truth and that all views of history are valid
Importance and Uses of History
Provides a source of personal and social identity
Helps us understand the problems of the present
Corrects misleading analogies and "lessons" of the past
Can help one develop tolerance and open-mindedness
Helps us better understand all human behaviors and all aspects of the human condition
Provides the basic background for many disciplines
