Historical Presentism Debate
The cluster centers on debates about applying modern moral standards to historical events (presentism), the relevance of historical context to present-day discussions, and whether history supports or contradicts contemporary views.
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Err, are we not taking things out of historical context?
Only if you think the history of now is moot.
That's all fair, but the context of the conversation was the present day, not the aggregate of all human history.
Um. I'm not so sure history is on your side with that statement. If fact, it feels like history would argue the exact opposite.
I think you may be on the wrong side of history here
Since the article is taking a historical perspective, I'm not sure it needs to?
The part about history perspectives sounds interesting. I haven't noticed this. Please post any concrete/specific examples you've encountered!
I think what you're reading is an recounting of history, rather than a prescription of how things should be.
Why? History tells us this isn't the case. Why do you say this would be different now?
Once again we are looking at history with a modern eye. What you say is true, but irrelevant.