THE ROLE OF MORALITY IN HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION : ANALYSING E.H. CARR'S PERSPECTIVE IN WHAT IS HISTORY?

E.H. Carr's What is History? challenges traditional views of history and its interpretation, especially concerning the role of morality in shaping historical narratives. In his work, Carr emphasizes the historian's subjective role in interpreting facts, suggesting that moral judgments inevitably influence the way history is constructed. This article explores Carr's analysis of morality in historical writing, examining the implications for both the historian and the reader. By evaluating Carr's perspective on the relationship between history, science, and morality, this article will assess how moral values shape historical understanding and the responsibilities of historians in presenting unbiased narratives. Through a critical examination of Carr's ideas, this article will highlight the tension between objective facts and subjective moral considerations in the study of history, shedding light on how moral interpretations can both enrich and complicate historical discourse.