As a historian, I am always struck whenever Khan uses the word “empathy” in his criticism of Trump. I like this term.
Not only is the concept of empathy essential to the survival of American democracy, but it is also vital to the discipline of history. The study of history requires empathy. Thus, if my logic is correct, the study of history might also be useful to a robust and thriving democratic life in the United States…
As a historian, I am always struck whenever Khan uses the word “empathy” in his criticism of Trump. I like this term. Not only is the concept of empathy essential to the survival of American democracy, but it is also vital to the discipline of history. The study of history requires empathy.
