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296: Frank Furedi: The war against the past

The Brendan O'Neill Show

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The Cultural War on History

This chapter examines the role of elites in shaping contemporary perceptions of history, highlighting a critical shift away from nostalgia towards shame and skepticism regarding cultural legacies. It explores the implications of viewing the past through a negative lens, resulting in a moralistic critique of historical narratives and a 'war against the past' in cultural and educational contexts.

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