In this text, Martin Heidegger is cited as stating in reference to phenomenology that history is understood as a meaningful expression of life, not as dry facts. This really resonates with me. History is far too often thought of a laundry list of dates. History tells the story of actual lives that have been experienced, and I think that is exciting and beautiful. This is the reason that I have chose history as a major, and will likely dedicate my life to research and learning about people and past experiences so that we may learn and grow from others. Life can be thought of in this spiritless way as well, if we are not careful and insightful.
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