Lack of Objectivity - an essay on Timothy Garton Ash's We The People

Lack of Objectivity Timothy Garton Ash's We the People, takes an in depth look at the fall of communism during a time of political chaos. He is witness to some of the most historical events in history. Although his accounts of these events are detailed thoroughly, it can not be believed that they are perfectly accurate. Not only does Ash witness these incredible moments in time, he also takes part in them. His partaking of …

…failed to give a depiction in which all sides were stated fairly and equally. He became involved in the events, thus forming some sort of emotional tie. By doing so he lost his objectivity and his ability to be an unquestionably reliable source in history. Though his witness to these events is reason alone to trust that his recount of them is accurate, by involving himself he became a participant rather than a political observer.