It was the French Revolution and its aftermath that convinced Auguste Comte that society needed to be guided by thinkers who understood social laws. Comte was a French philosopher.
Changing perceptions about our society can influence how historical events are interpreted and understood. As society's values and beliefs evolve, so too do our historical narratives. This allows for different perspectives to be considered and incorporated into the retelling of history, shaping our collective understanding of the past.
The web address of the Oxford Historical Society is: www.oxford-historical-society,org
Enlightenment Thinkers used the power of reason to explain how society works.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania was created in 1824.
Royal Historical Society was created in 1868.
Minnesota Historical Society was created in 1849.
Virginia Historical Society was created in 1928.
Connecticut Historical Society was created in 1825.
Conrail Historical Society was created in 1995.
Florida Historical Society was created in 1856.
Ypsilanti Historical Society was created in 1961.
Berkeley Historical Society was created in 1976.