“The historian’s task is to understand the past; the human scientist, by contrast, is looking to change the future.” To what extent is this true in these areas of knowledge?
The Natural Sciences
This area of knowledge seeks to observe and understand the world around us humans through the use of the scientific method. Scientist do extensive research to develop theories and come to conclusions which will benefit generations down the line. Future generations can use this information to extend their knowledge and add on to it or perhaps use these gatherings to change something.
History
This area of knowledge revolves around the past and how our past has an effect on the world we live in today. Historians delve into past events to develop interpretations. History is the study of names, dates, and places and from these former events historians interpret the overall meaning.
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