| Philosophy of History: A Guide for Students Contributor(s): Lemon, M. C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 041516205X ISBN-13: 9780415162050 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2003 Annotation: This work is an essential introduction to the vast body of writing about history, from classical Greece and Rome to the contemporary world. M.C. Lemon maps out key debates and central concepts of philosophy of history placing principal thinkers in the context of their times and schools of thought. Lemon explains the crucial differences between speculative philosophy as an n enquiry into the course and meaning of history and analytic philosophy of history as relating to the nature and methods of history as a discipline. After providing a guide to the principal thinkers from pre-historical times to the present, the book goes on to present a critical summary of the leading issues raised by critical theorists of history, incorporating topics such as objectivity, ideology, historical explanation and narrative. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Study & Teaching - History | Historiography - Philosophy |
| Dewey: 901 |
| LCCN: 200214645 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.19" W x 9.32" (1.49 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Philosophy of History is an essential introduction to a vast body of writing about history, from classical Greece and Rome to the modern world. M.C. Lemon maps out key debates and central concepts of philosophy of history, placing principal thinkers in the context of their times and schools of thought. Lemon explains the crucial differences between speculative philosophy as an enquiry into the content of history, and analytic philosophy of history as relating to the methods of history. The first two parts of the book trace each of these traditions, whereas the third part revisits both in the light of recent contributions to the discipline. This guide provides a comprehensive survey of historical thought since ancient times. Its clear terminology and lucid argument will make it an invaluable source for students and teachers alike. |