This is one short possible explanation to that quote.
Dragonsworn Send a noteboard - 27/10/2009 10:19:32 PM
I've not read the book, so I can't know exactly what they mean but this is one possible explanation.
History can be used for ideological and nationalistic purposes.
Basically teaching people that their country and culture is based on a set historical background wherein that country, people and culture is glorified may serve a purpose to calm and reascertain people that their lives stand on firm ground. They don't have to question their way of lives or their morals if it's all backed up by it's nations history.
I mean, history can be used to back up the politics, policies, morals, ethics of a nation. History can for instance be used to justify war, wether it be civil war or against a neighbouring country.
Usually this kind of history is created by scholars upon instruction from the ruling elite (to simplify) and is taught to Eriksons "dull-witted" people. (usually poor people without formal education, meaning the majority of a poor countrys population)
History can be used for ideological and nationalistic purposes.
Basically teaching people that their country and culture is based on a set historical background wherein that country, people and culture is glorified may serve a purpose to calm and reascertain people that their lives stand on firm ground. They don't have to question their way of lives or their morals if it's all backed up by it's nations history.
I mean, history can be used to back up the politics, policies, morals, ethics of a nation. History can for instance be used to justify war, wether it be civil war or against a neighbouring country.
Usually this kind of history is created by scholars upon instruction from the ruling elite (to simplify) and is taught to Eriksons "dull-witted" people. (usually poor people without formal education, meaning the majority of a poor countrys population)
"I didn't have much to say to anybody but kept to myself and my books. With my eyes closed, I would touch a familiar book and draw it's fragrance deep inside me. This was enough to make me happy."
— Haruki Murakami (Norwegian Wood
— Haruki Murakami (Norwegian Wood
This message last edited by Dragonsworn on 27/10/2009 at 10:31:30 PM
Question that seems more bookish than communityish. Deadhouse Gates.
- 27/10/2009 09:52:51 PM
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Knowing Kellanved...
- 27/10/2009 10:00:22 PM
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Funny. I always took it as a criticism of the "history repeating itself" cliche. *spoilery*
- 28/10/2009 02:23:21 AM
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This is one short possible explanation to that quote.
- 27/10/2009 10:19:32 PM
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Deadhouse Gates has some interesting thematic content about War and History...
- 28/10/2009 01:59:49 PM
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