Blumenberg and the philosophical grounds of historiography.

Discusses Hans Blumenberg's arguments on the philosophical grounds of historiography. Discontinuity as an important condition for experiencing history; Legitimacy of the modern age; Examination of the metanarrative account of legitimacy and its relationship to the idea of progress.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	History & Theory Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 1 - 16
Main Author:	Ingram, David
Format:	Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Feb90
Subjects:	Blumenberg, Hans Historiography Criticism
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Summary:	Discusses Hans Blumenberg's arguments on the philosophical grounds of historiography. Discontinuity as an important condition for experiencing history; Legitimacy of the modern age; Examination of the metanarrative account of legitimacy and its relationship to the idea of progress.