#229: Interview of Scott Powell on History is Dead, Long Live History (17 July 2013)

Summary: In this 17 July 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Scott Powell about "History is Dead, Long Live History." Topics discussed include: * Diana's experience with "A First History for Adults" * What history could and should be * History as practiced in ancient Greece: Herodotus and Thucydides * History as practiced in the Enlightenment, including the American Founding * History as practiced today, influenced by Ranke and Marx * The cultural effect of the death of history: historical illiteracy * The importance of selectivity * The danger of storytelling in history * The proper purpose of history * Three Is: instruction inspiration, insight * The relevance of the Great Depression to today * Teaching history to children * The goal of rehabilitating history for adults * Methods of teaching and learning history: selectivity and integration * "History is Dead, Long Live History" For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com