A person’s nature does not remain the same throughout life: views, character, and attitudes toward various things change. Humans make decisions that affect what they will become in the future; to make these decisions, people need knowledge. Receiving new information is one of the main reasons why a person changes their perception of certain things. The background gives food for thought, and helps one rethink the past, evaluate the present, and draw conclusions for the future. Thus, I can say that my attitude towards history has changed compared to the first module.
Knowledge of history helps people live: we can see the causes and consequences of events and think about them. History is a guide for the future because whoever wants to understand it must look at the past. It should be treated concerning protecting the planet’s peace; this is the just call of the world (Jordanova, 2019). Knowledge of history is one of the tools for a person’s self-awareness and self-identity.
As I approach the end of this course, I realize that I have learned many new things and facts. This knowledge allowed me to look at many historical events differently to explore some issues more deeply. The main change in my perception is that now it does not have a superficial nature. I can directly approach the understanding of some events more consciously. At the same time, I realize that there are still many things ahead of me that I can learn; accordingly, my attitude will probably change over time. I cannot say that I will remain with my current perception because I will continue to expand my horizons in this field. Through the study of history, one can make sense of who one is and discover new ways of being.
Reference
Jordanova, L. (2019). History in practice. Bloomsbury Publishing.