I was educated at William & Mary 71-75 and that overview of history was considered understood by most people who considered themselves modern and educated. I don't see a lot of people questioning themselves on whether it is actually true. It is easy to choose examples selectively to support the case, but that is actually a danger, not an advantage. Slavery down, yes fine. But marriage down, # children down? Greater atomisation of populations? Increased involvement of the collective in education? Maybe all these things will turn out to be great, but thus far they don't look positive. I think it's just seeing what one wants.
I was educated at William & Mary 71-75 and that overview of history was considered understood by most people who considered themselves modern and educated. I don't see a lot of people questioning themselves on whether it is actually true. It is easy to choose examples selectively to support the case, but that is actually a danger, not an advantage. Slavery down, yes fine. But marriage down, # children down? Greater atomisation of populations? Increased involvement of the collective in education? Maybe all these things will turn out to be great, but thus far they don't look positive. I think it's just seeing what one wants.