Memory, History, Forgetting

A noted philosopher examines the morality behind recognizing specific historical moments while leaving equally important ones unacknowledged.

Why do major historical events such as the Holocaust occupy the forefront of the collective consciousness, while profound moments such as the Armenian genocide, the McCarthy era, and France's role in North Africa stand distantly behind? Is it possible that history "overly remembers" some events at the expense of others? A landmark work in philosophy, P...