History is a social science, not just a record of facts from "summary" of What is History? by E. H. Carr
E. H. Carr argues that history is not merely a collection of facts but a social science that involves interpretation and analysis. He believes that historical events cannot be understood in isolation, as they are shaped by the social, political, and economic forces of their time. According to Carr, historians must consider the context in which events occurred and the perspectives of those involved in order to gain a deeper understanding of the past. Carr emphasizes the importance of interpretation in historical analysis, as historians must make sense of the vast amount of information available to them. He argues that historians inevitably bring their own biases and perspectives to their wo...
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