What is history for?
Moral Maze
Reevaluating Historical Figures through Contemporary Morality
The chapter delves into the debate surrounding judging historical figures by current moral standards, discussing the use of QR codes to provide context for potentially controversial individuals. It explores the intersection of history, moral judgment, context, and modern-day politics. The conversation questions the authority of Camden Council in arbitrating perceptions of historical figures, and highlights the complexities of applying modern standards to individuals from the past.
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