What is the subject matter of history? How was it chosen? Jason Kuznicki, a research fellow at the Cato Institute and editor of Cato Unbound, joins Aaron Powell and Trevor Burrus to discuss historicism: the idea that historical forces work…
"One of the most forceful critics of Carlyle's formulation of the Great Man theory was Herbert Spencer, who believed that attributing historical events to the decisions of individuals was a hopelessly primitive, childish, and unscientific position. He believed that the…
"The Great Man theory is a 19th-century idea according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of "great men", or heroes: highly influential individuals who, due to either their personal charisma, intelligence, wisdom, or political skill utilized…
In this talk, Dr. Davies argues that our view of history shapes the way we view the present. As such, our focus on those who wield power throughout history makes us often overlook the importance of voluntary exchange and spontaneous…
Single-perspective narratives do students a gross disservice. The Problem With History Classes (Text) (PDF)
How to eradicate the epidemic of short-termism and harness our past in creating a flourishing future. The History Manifesto (Text) (PDF)
"History in business is not useful just as a kind of academic or intellectual exercise. It has to do with an established set of facts—in the same way that a financial exhibit has to do with an established set of…
"The study of the past is essential for 'rooting' people in time. And why should that matter? The answer is that people who feel themselves to be rootless live rootless lives, often causing a lot of damage to themselves and…
Perhaps many find the subject of History to be so boring because they never were taught how to think clearly about what History is for. This video, brought to you by the School of Life curriculum, introduces the fundamentals about…