Readings in Philippine

History
Prepared By:
Rina Theres Fernandez, LPT
 Nature of History
 History is a study of the present in the light of the past- to understand how
society has come to its present form, there is need to know its past.
 History is the study of man- deals with man’s struggles the ages.
 History is concerned with man in time- deals with a series of events and each
event happens at a given point time. Dwells on the human development in time.
 History is concerned with man in space- talks about nations and human activities
I the context of their physical and geographical environment. It centers on the
interaction of man on his environmental and vice versa.
Cont..
 History provides an objective record of happenings- historians based their data
on original sources and make them free from objective interpretation.
 History is multisided- it is not limited to one certain aspects of man’s life, it covers
all other aspects as they are all closely interrelated.
 History is dialogue between the events of the past and progressively emerging
future ends. Past events are interpreted and become predictor of new objectives.
 History is not only narration but it is also an analysis. It dissects and explains
the occurrence of the event and how it ultimately changes the society over time.
 Cont..
 Continuity and coherence are the necessary requisites of history. It monitors the
development of the society, from generation to generation, after series of events,
justifying the essence of continuity.
 History is relevant- only significant events which are influenced the society are
covered and essential to the understanding of the present life.
 History is comprehensive- it is not limited to one period or to one country alone. It
deals with all aspects of human life– political, social, economic, religious, literary,
aesthetic, and physical, giving a clear picture of global linkage.
 Relevance of History
 History helps us understand people and societies- understanding the culture of a particular race is
difficult without looking back at its history.
 History contributes to moral understanding- studying the struggles of heroes in the past or of
people who defied adversities can serve as inspiration.
 History provides identity- historical data include about how families, race institutions and countries
were formed and how they evolved while retaining cohesion.
 Studying history is essential for good citizenship- it provides data about the emergence of national
institutions, problems and values.
 History is useful in the world of work- helps create good business people, professionals and political
leaders.
 Relationship of History with other Social
Sciences
 History and Political Science- understand the principles and system of government.
 History and Economics
 History
and Sociology- evolution of culture, social change and other developments in social behavior
are chronologically explained by history.
 Historyand ethics- history provides record of mistakes committed by people and nations. Mistakes in
the past have moral and ethical implication which serves as guide to arrive just, reasonable and
acceptable actions in the future.
 Historyand Psychology- psychology provides understanding of motives and actions of human and
societies. History gives us idea about the behavior of controversial leaders in the past and their actions.
 History and Geography
Auxilliary Sciences that Help in Determining
Authenticity and Genuineness of a Document
 Epigraphy- study of inscriptions and the art of deciphering
 Diplomatics- science of charters and diplomas and includes knowledge of the practices
and of the forms used in them.
 Paleography- study of writing, which has a history all of its own.
 Philology- determines date and authenticity
 Archeology, anthropology and prehistory- science of remains.
 Archeology- scientific study of life and culture of the past esp ancient peoples as far as
excavations of ancient cities, relics, artifacts.
 Cont..
 Anthropology- study of humans, esp of the variety, physical and cultural
characteristics, distribution, customs, social relationships of humanity
 Prehistory is history before recorded history as learned from archeology.
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