The role of individuals / historical perspective / empathy
Analysing the historical perspective and role that individuals played in events involves understanding
- context – the social, cultural, intellectual, and emotional settings that shaped people’s lives and actions
- individual hopes, intentions, beliefs, motives and decisions which shaped their actions
- intended and unintended consequences – outcomes that were desired or not wanted or anticipated
- diverse perspectives, interpretation and explanations of the actions and how these interpretations are affected by hindsight
- empathetic judgements about the person and their actions in the context of the period
- ethical judgments clearly based on hindsight and the values and ethical issues of today
historical perspective
Helpful questions for understanding persperctives.docx