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Knowledge and explanation in history : an introduction to the philosophy of history
- Title
- Knowledge and explanation in history : an introduction to the philosophy of history / R.F. Atkinson.
- Author
- Atkinson, R. F. (Ronald F.), 1928-
- Publication
- London ; New York : Macmillan, ©1978.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | D16.8.xA75.1978 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- x, 229 pages; 23 cm
- Series Statement
- Modern introductions to philosophy
- Uniform Title
- Modern introductions to philosophy.
- Subject
- Note
- Includes index.
- Bibliography (note)
- Bibliography: p. [219]-223.
- Contents
- I. Philosophy and history -- Philosophy of history -- History -- Philosophers and historians on history -- II. Knowledge of the past -- The problems -- Direct observation, memory, testimony -- The 'existence' of the past -- Referring to a point in time -- History and prophecy -- Past actions -- Truth and probability -- III. Objectivity -- The problems -- Never the whole truth -- Selection in history and science -- An absolute basis for selection -- The limits of objectivity -- IV. Explanation -- Description, interpretation, explanation -- Law explanations -- Rational explanations -- Narrative as explanatory -- V. Causation -- Historians' causes -- The use of 'cause' -- Particular causal connections -- The 'true' cause -- Levels of causal explanation -- Necessity and chance, constraint and fear -- VI. Values -- Introduction -- History as factual -- Moral judgment in history -- Progress.
- ISBN
- 0333112083
- 9780333112083
- 0333112156
- 9780333112151
- 0801411165
- 9780801411168
- LCCN
- 77090896
- OCLC
- ocm04511921
- 4511921
- SCSB-156958
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library