Which Century Are We In? The Debate Rages On
As the world grapples with the challenges of the 21st century, a growing number of scholars and experts are questioning whether we are truly living in the 21st century. The debate centers on the definition of a century, with some arguing that it is a fixed period of time that began in 2001, while others claim that it has not yet begun. This article delves into the issue, exploring the arguments for and against the idea that we are already in the 21st century.
One of the most vocal proponents of the "new millennium" argument is historian and author, Michael Hart. In his 1992 book, The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History, Hart maintains that centuries should be defined by the hundreds, rather than treat the calendrical years 1901-2000 as a single century, he argued that the 19th century ended on December 31, 1900.
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