An Understanding of the Past Is Necessary for Solving the Problems of the Present

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An understanding of the past is necessary for solving the problems of the present. In this essay I will try to evaluate whether or not “An understanding of the past is necessary for solving the problems of the present”. This statement is one of the reasons why all through out our past, generations have recorded our historical events. These recording are extremely useful when we are trying to analysis our history in search for solutions to our problems. Even though the problems of our past can differ significantly due to the development of our learning, history is still the best way to lay the groundwork for solving our problems. By studying the actions of our forbearers, we can analyse the effects of a certain action and try to use the information gained to assist in the outcomes of our present and future events. Human behaviour is what has governed our history. Even though our external environment and influences have significantly changed over the years, our natural human behaviour has not. We are still driven by the same needs, desires and insecurities as that of our ancestors. Here I will present various scenarios and situations, which I have come across in our recorded history. I will attempt to show both sides of the argument and come up with a justified conclusion. “Over 500 million doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) have been used in over 90 countries around the world since the early 1970’s” (Immunisation Scotland 2014) MMR is given in two doses; the first in the early stages of a child’s development around 12 months of age, and the second is given after the 3-year point. The MMR vaccine provides long lasting protection against; measles, mumps and rubella. The vaccine is composed from a variety of weakened natural viruses, which means once it has been injected into the upper arm of the child it will proceed in to their immune

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