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Knowledge & Explanation In History:

Presented here is an introduction to the philosophy of history which treats--in a thorough though nontechnical way--such central topics as the possibility of historical knowledge, objectivity, explanation and causation, and values. In discussing these topics, the author takes account of the main writings on history by philosophers and historians alike.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

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October 3, 2021
Atkinson presenta una introducción a la filosofía de la historia partiendo de un entendimiento cuasi-positivista, el libro transcurre en una larga comparación entre las ciencias naturales y la historia alegando las dificultades que la historia tiene para tener objetividad en el sentido popperiano y con algo de abuso de la filosofía analítica. Es un libro algo difícil de leer por su lenguaje (siempre rebuscado) y con argumentos que los historiadores contemporáneos ya han dejado atrás.

Es mucho mejor libro para justo estas preguntas El Paisaje de la Historia de John Lewis Gaddis.
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106 reviews
June 28, 2022
Ugh I hated it. Its so cartoonishly masculine and pretentious in the approach it takes and the examples used. But it did have some good information, and it signposted me to a few more things to read on the subject. Would have given it a 2.5 if I could have, though.
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