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I believe that history might be, and ought to be, taught in a new fashion so as to make the meaning of it as a process o
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"I believe that history might be, and ought to be, taught in a new fashion so as to make the meaning of it as a process of evolution intelligible to the young"

- Thomas Huxley

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Thomas Huxley's quote recommends that history ought to be taught in a way that makes it easier for young people to understand. He believes that history must be taught as a procedure of advancement, which is the progressive development of something over an amount of time. This would help young people to understand the context of events and how they have shaped the world today. By teaching history in this way, students would be able to get a better understanding of the past and how it has impacted the present. This would also assist them to develop a higher appreciation for the world around them and the people who have actually shaped it. By teaching history in a more meaningful way, trainees would have the ability to acquire a better understanding of the world and its history.

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Thomas Huxley This quote is written / told by Thomas Huxley between May 4, 1825 and June 29, 1895. He was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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