The Lessons of History by Will Durant, Ariel Durant | Book Club

Suggested by: Melissa C
Pages to read: 91
ISBN: 9781567310245 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9781439170199 (Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•What are the lessons of history?
•Is progress made?
•Did human behavior change?
•How does evolution effect humanity?
•How does climate, geography, and nature effect humanity?
•How does knowledge effect humanity?
•What is the effect of religion?
•What are moral codes?
•What is the effect of government?
•What is the purpose of education?
•What are the trends in inequality?
•What gave rise to democracy?
•What is the purpose of war?
•How does reproduction effect power?
•How does race effect civilization?
•What theology is appears to be most effective?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.