Kristian Erslev
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Famous danish scientist in the field of History. Born in Denmark (1852-1930) he worked on various subjects including the whole concept of writing History[1]. Erslevs influence on the danish scientist community was so large, that he was considered "the master" among generations of danish historians. As editor of the danish "Historisk Tidsskrift" he was also setting standards for solid, factual historical writing. He looked towards other European scientist for inspiration but never really solved the problems with objectivity and the influence of "the person behind the pen"[2]. By later generations of danish historians he was openly attacked for his strong believe in "the truth"[3].
Erslev was inspired in his early days by the idea that historians was able to create "true science", however, in his older days he became disillusioned by his previous ideas[4].
[edit] References
- ^ Leo Tandrup: “Ravn”, Bind 1 & II, 1979
- ^ http://historikeren.com/kristianerslev.htm
- ^ Inga Floto: "Problematiseringen af objektiviteten - Historieskrivningen og den dokumentariske roman", Historisk Tidsskrift, bind 78, 113-37, 1978
- ^ Jan N.H. Jensen - Kr. Erslev og objektivitetsproblemet i begyndelsen af det 20. århundrede
