Edward Hallett Carr

Edward Hallett Carr was a British historian known for his ideas on historical relativism, which assert that historical interpretations are shaped by the historian's context and perspective. He challenged the notion of objective history, arguing that facts do not speak for themselves; rather, they require interpretation. Carr emphasized the importance of narratives in shaping historical understanding, highlighting that causation in history involves complex interactions between events and social forces. His work encourages critical thinking about how history is written and understood, suggesting that both objective facts and subjective interpretations play vital roles in historiography.