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History should be studied because it is essential to individuals and to society, and because it harbors beauty. There are many ways to discuss the real functions of the subject—as there are many different historical talents and many different paths to historical meaning.

–“Why Study History?”
Peter N. Stearns, 1998

'Why Study History' by Peter Stearns. Courtesy of American Historical Association

According to the writer, what is the best reason to study history?

History allows people with different talents to discover one of many paths.
History is important to both society and individuals, and it has beauty.
History uses several different approaches to find meaning.
History is more important to society than to individuals.

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History is important to both society and individuals, and it has beauty.