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Study Notes
Criticism Overview
- Criticism involves judging the merits of documents, art, and literary works, evaluating quality through analysis.
- Key forms include historical criticism, literary criticism, and textual criticism, each focusing on authenticity and context.
External Criticism
- Centers on the genuineness, authenticity, and trustworthiness of documents.
- Essential guide questions include:
- Who authored the document and their intent?
- Accuracy of the document's date and events it describes.
- Location of origin and context of writing.
- Existence of alternative forms or versions of the document.
Internal Criticism
- Focuses on assessing the accuracy and truthfulness of the document's content.
- Investigates the author's credibility through guide questions such as:
- The author's presence during events described.
- Competency and emotional involvement of the author.
- Potential biases or vested interests influencing the narrative.
Objectives of Criticism
- Aims to identify historical truths and distinguish them from false claims.
- Involves both external examination for authenticity and internal evaluation for accuracy.
Characteristics of a Good Historical Account
- Must be an original work, avoiding repetitive recycling of historical facts.
- Should address significant historical themes, including change and progression.
- Needed to demonstrate academic rigor and adhere to standard writing conventions.
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Test your ability to conduct external and internal criticisms in historical analysis. Understand how different methods of criticism contribute to identifying historical truth and avoiding false claims.