Students will choose one of the following three topics to discuss. Be sure to back up all observations by citing concrete evidence. Discuss the concepts of progress, rationality, and a better future as they apply to Western Civilization. A solid answer will support its points with specific events and details. Studying the past has fascinated many scholars, philosophers, and other prominent individuals, who have in turn written about history.
History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.
History is more or less bunk. It s tradition. We don t want tradition. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. A solid essay will support its arguments with specific events and details.