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A Companion to the Philosophy of History and Historiography

Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy
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A Companion to the Philosophy of History and Historiography delves into the philosophical aspects of how history is written and understood. It explores various historical theories and methods, examining the roles of historians and the narratives they construct. Ideal for those interested in the theoretical underpinnings of historical study, it provides a rich analysis of the ways history is interpreted and communicated.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in exploring how historical narratives are formed and understood. It provides insights into the philosophical aspects of history and examines the methodologies employed by historians, offering a deeper understanding for readers fascinated by the concepts and practices that shape our view of the past.

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A Companion to the Philosophy of History and Historiography

The fifty entries in this Companion cover the main issues in the philosophies of historiography and history, including natural history and the practices of historians.



Written by an international and multi-disciplinary group of experts

A cutting-edge updated picture of current research in the field

Part of the renowned Blackwell Companions series

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The philosophy of historiography examines our representations and knowledge of the past, the relation between evidence, inference, explanation, and narrative. Do we possess knowledge of the past? Do we just have probable beliefs about the past, or is historiography a piece of convincing fiction?

The philosophy of history is the direct philosophical examination of history, whether it is necessary or contingent, whether it has a direction or whether it is coincidental, and if it has a direction, what it is, and how and why it is unfolding.

The fifty entries in this Companion cover the main issues in the philosophies of historiography and history, including natural history and the practices of historians. Written by an international and multi-disciplinary group of experts, these clearly written entries present a cutting-edge updated picture of current research in the philosophies of historiography and history.

This Companion will be of interest to philosophers, historians, natural historians, and social scientists.

Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy

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The book offers a comprehensive overview of the philosophy of history and historiography, making it valuable for both undergraduate students and scholars. It connects the field to contemporary philosophical concerns, with essays covering traditional and modern schools of thought, including postmodernism and specific cultural perspectives. The work is praised for its clear, concise essays by world-class authorities, providing an engaging and thought-provoking resource.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444337884

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Aviezer Tucker

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 998g

Pages: 576

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About the Author

Aviezer Tucker is a Gvirtzman Memorial Foundation Fellow and teaches at the CEVRO Institute in Prague. He held research positions at the Australian National University, New York University, Columbia University and the Central European University in Prague. He is the author of Our Knowledge of the Past: A Philosophy of Historiography (2004) and a past president of the Society for the Philosophy of History.

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