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Question
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Knowledge about the past is useful to complete our knowledge of the world we live in.
Solution
(Such questions are to be done by the students on their own. However, pointers have been provided for the students' help.)
For:
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Past acts as a mirror to our mistakes and teach us lessons.
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The present is the outcome of the past.
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It helps us understand the progress of the events down history.
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It builds the foundation for our present and future.
Against:
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One must live in the present.
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The past is infinite and should be left as it is.
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The past should not affect our present life.
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Past should not be delved in and must be considered as a gone phase.
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