Personalia (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

E. S. P. Haynes

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331551218 ISBN 13 : 9781331551218

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How moral judgments shape historical writing—and why smart historians aim for clarity over bias.

This book argues that history should explain events and their causes rather than moralize about people. It questions the idea that historians must condemn or praise, proposing a measured approach that values evidence and context. Across lectures and reflections, the text examines how writers like Gibbon and Acton handled judgment, and why a detached storyteller can offer deeper insight into human affairs. It also critiques the temptations to patriotism, indignation, or strict piety, warning how ethical commentary can distort the past if not carefully balanced.

• Why neutrality in telling history matters and when moralizing slips in
• How historians balance understanding motives with evaluating actions
• Examples of historical writing that explains cause and effect without heavy-handed judgment
• Insights into how culture, politics, and language influence narrative choices

Ideal for readers of history, philosophy of history, and anyone curious about how our choices shape the stories we tell about the past.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331551218
• ISBN 13: 9781331551218
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 141
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