Points of friction

"Points of Friction" by Agnes Repplier is a series of essays from the early 1900s that considers a wide array of subjects, from the impact of history on current times to observations on humanity, society, and literature. In her writing, Repplier is concerned with things like grasping the importance of history, the challenging moral questions around human actions, and how society changes over time. The book starts by looking at history itself and why it matters to us, even now; she mentions important people and ideas about history, suggesting that we might be tired of it because we are tired of feeling strongly about things. Repplier argues that we should appreciate history instead, because it teaches us about ourselves and the ongoing problems that form society. This thoughtful look into these concepts prepares the reader explore the tangled web of history and why it's still important to us today.