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- Humanity's search for the truth is an everlasting endeavor, a voyage whose branches reach out into many fields of study.
- Author(s): Esha Joshi
- 178 Pages
- Architecture, History
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Humanity's search for the truth is an everlasting endeavor, a voyage whose branches reach out into many fields of study. Particularly noteworthy are the fields of history and philosophy as places where the idea of truth takes on different dimensions. Our understanding of the past, as well as our perspectives on reality and the nature of truth, are shaped by the dialogue between historical accounts and philosophical musings. Here, we untangle the complex web that links history and philosophy by investigating the various facets of truth in each.The Meaning of Historical FactsHistory, frequently referred to as the record of human experience, acts as a repository of events, deeds, and the evolution of society. However, determining what is true in the past is no simple task. All accounts of the past are biased by the individual recorders, interpreters, and storytellers who composed them. It begs the question, "Is history forever tied to the interpretations of the historian, or can there be an objective truth in history?" One school of thought maintains the existence of a factual account of historical events independent of subjective interpretation. Evidence, in the shape of records, artifacts, or other traces of the past, is thought to give a neutral grounding for historical truths from this vantage point. However, even ostensibly objective evidence is vulnerable to interpretation, and the historian's selection and interpretation of evidence can add biases.In contrast, postmodern viewpoints reject the concept of an unbiased historical truth. Postmodernist scholars contend that historical narratives are manufactured rather than discovered, and are thus inextricably bound to the specific historical, social, and political settings from which they originate. From this standpoint, truth in history becomes a fluid and contested term, with multiple narratives coexisting and fighting for legitimacy.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)
Weight: .54 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 178
Genre: Architecture
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Self-Publisher
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Esha Joshi
Language: English
Street Date: November 13, 2023
TCIN: 1006608988
UPC: 9789358682915
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-5858
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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