Question

Why do people generally accept historical determinism without question?

Answer 1

Because people want certainty and easy answers. The universe doesn't work like that. Change is the norm and almost all correct answers come only with considerable research and thought.

Answer 2

i thought the blind couldnt see

Answer 3

If "historical determinism" refers to mega political events (end of Communism, rise of China and India, etc.), then I think it's okay for people to accept it.. . I guess wisdom is knowing accurately what you can change and what you cannot change -- and to spend all your time on what you CAN change.. . I say "wisdom" but actually, maybe it's courage that we need. Indeed, the only thing we can truly change is ourselves.. . Yet, most people can't and won't.. . Perhaps a good question to ask is, "Why is blind acceptance of biographical determinism almost the universal norm?". . History has proven that once a person can change himself (or his mind), he succeeds in changing the course of history. . . Examples: De Klerk, who changed his mind and supported Mandela to end apartheid in Africa. Same with Gorbachev. They both won the Nobel prize for peace.

Answer 4

Few people have braved the the necessary or unnecessary misty haze that we have just walked through.

Answer 5

How could it be otherwise?

Answer 6

Since it is the belief/theory that all action is caused entirely by preceding/past events, it stands to reason that mankind as a whole will repeat various scenarios again and again until we truly learn that we are the authors of our future...not the past.

Answer 7

The issue behind history is that only one side of the story is taught. I recently conversated with an Armenian friend I have and he taught me several things about World War II that I never learned in my AP History class. The blind acceptance of history stems from believing stories told from a person of authority.

Answer 8

Becuase it’s very likely. Not sure, but very likely...