On history and philosophers of history / William Dray.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dray, William H., author.

Series:

Philosophy of history and culture ; Volume 2.

Philosophy of History and Culture Series ; Volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History--Philosophy.

History.

Historiography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (245 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Leiden, The Netherlands : E.J. Brill, [1989]

Summary:

This book deals with theoretical problems that arise at points of contact between the concerns of philosophers and historians about the practice of historiography.In bringing together these critical studies on diverse but related themes, the book offers insight into the aims and methods of those working in theory of historiography in recent.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Singular Hypotheticals and Historical Explanation

2. Colligation Under Appropriate Conceptions

3. Point of View in History

4. On the Idea of Importance in History

5. Generalization, Value-Judgment and Historical Causes

6. On the Nature and Role of Narrative in History

7. Narrative and Historical Realism

8. Some Varieties of Presentism

9. Collingwood's Historical Individualism

10. Oakeshott's Vision of a Specifically Historical Past

Index.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789004451575

9004451579

OCLC:

1450096650