Evidence and Meaning

A Theory of Historical Studies

Autor*innen

• Jörn Rüsen

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• 268 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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Jörn Rüsen explores the transformative developments in historical scholarship over the past fifty years, presenting his theory of history through a synthesis of insights from philosophy, narrative theory, cultural studies, and social sciences. He constructs a nuanced model of "historical thinking" that balances cognitive rigor with cultural practice, resisting simplistic empiricism and extreme relativism. This work offers a concise yet profound examination of the methods that define contemporary historiography, making significant contributions to the field.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback