Popper's Critical Evaluation of Historical Explanation, Interpretation ; Narrative.
This paper is an analysis on the topic concerning the distinctions between 'historical explanation', 'historical interpretation', and 'historical narrative'. The focus of this analysis will be directed toward understanding Sir Karl Popper's central arguments concerning the above categories. In particular, it will be argued that for Popper historical explanation is little more than both narrative and interpretation, and more so the latter as opposed to the former. The focus in this sense will be directed toward understanding Popper's position that maintains that history as a discipline (form of explanation) will necessarily fall short of scientific criteria. The following will begin with a general overview of some of the problems of history within the context of Popper, and then proceed to analysis of 'explanation', 'interpretation', and finally, historical 'narrative'. 12 pgs. 8 f/c. 1b.
