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    A Science of Society
    POLS2112
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    1. Social Science and Modernity2. Definitions3. Major Social Spectacles in the Current World4. Class, Gender, Origin, Caste and Nation5. Socialization and Human Behavior6. State7. The Contemporary State and Colonization8. Nations as Created Units9. Considering State in Pakistan10. Economy11. Definition of Economy12. Modern Economy13. How Economy Affects Society?14. Economic Sociology15. History and Knowledge16. Definitions of History and Knowledge17. Colonial Histories and their Present18. Alternative Ways of Knowing19. Historical Knowledge20. Social Movements and Social Change21. Collective Behavior22. Social Movements23. Social Change
    POLS2112›Definitions of History and Knowledge
    A Science of SocietyTopic 16 of 23

    Definitions of History and Knowledge

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    Certainly! Here are definitions for both history and knowledge:

    History

    History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. It involves the analysis and interpretation of records, artifacts, and narratives to understand how societies, cultures, and civilizations have developed over time. History seeks to provide context for current events by exploring the causes and consequences of past actions, decisions, and movements.

    Knowledge

    Knowledge refers to the information, understanding, and skills acquired through experience, education, and learning. It encompasses facts, theories, principles, and insights that individuals or groups hold about the world. Knowledge can be explicit (clearly articulated and documented) or tacit (understood intuitively or through practice) and is foundational to decision-making, problem-solving, and the advancement of society.

    These definitions highlight the distinct yet interconnected roles that history and knowledge play in shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.

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