Academic interpretations of Rome’s fall reflect current social values.
Evidence
Current academic trends reflect current social values, and both Gibbon’s idea of the ‘Fall of the Roman Empire’ and, to a degree, the idea of ‘the barbarian invasions’ have become extremely unfashionable. — Stephen Kershaw, A Brief History of the Roman Empire, 1852
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Stephen Kershaw, A Brief History of the Roman Empire, 1852
- XREF: connects to: Philosophers both reflect their historical milieu and shape future institutions — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 32; Social science interprets the interpretations that culture makes of life — James W. Carey, Communication as Culture- Essays on…, 250; Historical admirers often attribute modern liberal values to illiberal figures. — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 1162 (+1 more)
Related
- Historical admirers often attribute modern liberal values to illiberal figures. (similarity 0.84)
- Philosophers both reflect their historical milieu and shape future institutions (similarity 0.79)
- Western civilization continues to be influenced by the Roman Empire. (similarity 0.79)
Broader Connections
- Social science interprets the interpretations that culture makes of life
#expands(0.75) — James W. Carey, Communication as Culture- Essays on…, 250 - Common sense is a historical construct with changing ideological contents.
#exemplifies(0.70) - Historical admirers often attribute modern liberal values to illiberal figures.
#exemplifies(0.65) — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 1162