Truths of History

Truths of History Book Description

We are living in "strange" times where it is said that the truth has become plural, but on the other hand, as it becomes plural, it loses its value and is trampled upon. "What is history?" If we are not going to stop asking the question, we must continue to think about the relationship between history and truth.
In The Truths of History, Ferdan Ergut constructs the discussion of history through "method" by calling on literature and philosophy for help. The work, which comprehends truth not as an absolute but as a "collective dialogue ground", thus contributes to the social scientificization of history and the historicization of social sciences, thus making "another history" possible for both history students and those engaged in social sciences. By showing that it is, it also suggests thinking about the contribution of civic awareness to our common life.
A call to think with history while thinking about history...
"We are trying to make the experience of the past understandable. We are not judges; we
We try to understand the experiences, different preferences and actions of different people and put them in their correct context. Studying the past from this aspect necessitates being open to the other from the very beginning. Our job is to try to understand those who are not like us, those who do not think like us, and moreover, those who cannot think like us due to the time and place they live in."
Ferdan Ergut

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Number of Pages: 407

Size: 13 x 19.5

First Print Year: 2021

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

Language Turkish