August 13, 2007 03:13PM
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Scott Creighton Wrote:
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> WLN: evidence is NOT orthodox or alternate .
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> SC: Correct - but the interpretation of that
> evidence can be regarded in such ways.
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Not true.
The interpretation of evidence is either done in a rational way, or in an alternate to the rational way.
Hence, 'alternative history'.
It is not about orthodox dogma, it is about the proper employment of logical methodology that leads to supported and supportable conclusions. Alternative historians (those who, for example, wish we didn't have the evidence we do that firmly date the construction of the sphinx to the Old Kingdom) will twist and grossly misrepresent evidence so as to convince people their dating is correct. See Hancock's article on "From the Trenches", where he admits to such tactics straight out.
In fact, I'll quote him:
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A parallel for what I do is to be found in the work of an attorney defending a client in a court of law. My 'client' is a lost civilisation and it is my responsibility to persuade the jury - the public - that this civilisation did exist. Since the 'prosecution' - orthodox academics - naturally seek to make the opposite case as effectively as they can, I must be equally effective and, where necessary, equally ruthless.
So it is certainly true, as many of my critics have pointed out, that I am selective with the evidence I present. Of course I'm selective! It isn't my job to show my client in a bad light!
Another criticism is that I use innuendo to make my case. Of course I do - innuendo and anything else that works.
That, in a nutshell, is the alternative to rational historical research. It has nothing whatsoever to do with being accurate... only with being
convincing.
Anthony
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think.
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