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Ethics of History

Ethics of history relates to the study of moral decisions involved in recording and interpreting history. It looks at how historians handle truth, biases, interpretations, and responsibility. This includes their duty to represent past events honestly and objectively, not to fabricate or manipulate records for personal or political gain. It's about ensuring the respect and integrity for the subjects of history, and upholding the moral obligation of historians to their readers and to society.