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Originally Posted by packs
My point is changing the name of a school in no way changes history. It changes the name of a school.
Also, any good historian interprets history. History is not a fact on a piece of paper. Unless that's all you want it to be.
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I think your tautological argument overlooks the importance of symbolism and the value judgments involved in naming institutions. Indeed, that's why these things (some of which I do agree with) are being done.
If a school bans certain books, the books still exist, would that be your response?
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