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Muhammad Iqbal

The possibility of a scientific treatment of history means a wider experience, a greater maturity of practical reason, and finally a fuller realization of certain basic ideas regarding the nature of life and time.

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Approaching history scientifically allows us to learn from a broader range of experiences and develop better judgment in dealing with real-world issues. This method also helps us understand deeper truths about how life unfolds and how time influences events.

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