Objectivity and meaning in historical studies: Toward a post-analytic view.

Outlines an approach to the philosophy of history that would focus on deriving generally applicable criteria for assessing competing historical interpretations. Criticism of analytic approach; History as truth; Need for a descriptive approach; Objectivity in historical studies; Discussion on Willia...

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Publicado en:History & Theory Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 25 - 51
Autor principal: Martin, Raymond
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Feb93
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Sumario:Outlines an approach to the philosophy of history that would focus on deriving generally applicable criteria for assessing competing historical interpretations. Criticism of analytic approach; History as truth; Need for a descriptive approach; Objectivity in historical studies; Discussion on William H. Dray's positions; History as necessarily subjective; Historical meaning.