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What method cannot be relied upon by historians according to the text?
What method cannot be relied upon by historians according to the text?
- Scientific method (correct)
- Pure objectivity
- Real time observations
- Certainties
Who was a prominent figure in nineteenth-century historiography known for emphasizing collecting factual information?
Who was a prominent figure in nineteenth-century historiography known for emphasizing collecting factual information?
- Deconstructionism
- Postmodernism
- Frederick Crews
- Leopold von Ranke (correct)
Which approach played a significant role in establishing history as a separate academic discipline?
Which approach played a significant role in establishing history as a separate academic discipline?
- Ranke's methodology (correct)
- Authorial intent
- Radical deconstructionism
- Postmodern Pooh
What do contemporary scepticism movements challenge about historians' ability?
What do contemporary scepticism movements challenge about historians' ability?
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What do radical proponents of contemporary scepticism prioritize?
What do radical proponents of contemporary scepticism prioritize?
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What is unattainable for historians according to the text?
What is unattainable for historians according to the text?
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