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Philosopher's Zone
History and narrative
Jul 2, 2024
Exploring the complexity of historical narratives, the podcast challenges the conventional idea of historians as uncoverers of truth. It delves into how cultural and political factors shape historical interpretation, emphasizing the subjectivity and ethical responsibility in constructing historical truths. The conversation also touches on the epistemic value of historical narratives and the importance of recognizing different perspectives in understanding historical events.
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- Historians construct historical meaning through narratives, not just uncover facts.
- Narratives offer diverse perspectives and challenge basic beliefs for transformative thinking.
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Historical Realism and Its Ontological and Epistemological Commitments
Historical realism involves an ontological commitment to a structured past with inherent meaning that historians can access through sources. It also includes an epistemological commitment that with a proper methodology, historians can unveil the past's meaning for the present.
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