Historiography and Objectivity Quiz
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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?

  • Deconstructionism
  • Postmodernism
  • Frederick Crews
  • Leopold von Ranke (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Reliability of written texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do radical proponents of contemporary scepticism prioritize?

    <p>Deconstruction of texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unattainable for historians according to the text?

    <p>&quot;Pure objectivity&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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