Abstract

OSIEL, Mark J. Losing perspective distorting history. Estud. Socio-Juríd [online]. 2005, vol.7, n.spe, pp.43-112. ISSN 0124-0579.

ABSTRACT The relation between criminal judgment and historical interpretation is problematic in myriad ways. Krenz says, in short, that the two tasks are radically different and should not be addressed in the same forum. Charles Maier 'responds' that these tasks are indeed distinct, but ultimately inextricable. So we must get on with reconciling the two as best we can. The tension between what I take to be the truth in both statements is the subject of the present paper.

Keywords : Criminal responsibility; history; truth; official history; criminal tribunal; democracy; collective memory.

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