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The Historians Paradox: The Study Of History In Our Time (International Humanities, 1)
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Hoffer Argues For A New Methodological Philosophy Of History That Mitigates Fallibility And Paradoxhow Do We Know What Happened In The Past? We Cannot Go Back, And No Amount Of Historical Data Can Enable Us To Understand With Absolute Certainty What Life Was Like Then. It Is Easy To Demolish The Very Idea Of Historical Knowing, But It Is Impossible To Demolish The Importance Of Historical Knowing. In An Age Of Cable Television Pundits And Anonymous Bloggers Dueling Over History, The Value Of Owning History Increases At The Same Time As Our Confidence In History As A Way Of Knowing Crumbles. Historical Knowledge Thus Presents A Paradoxthe More It Is Required, The Less Reliable It Has Become. To Reconcile This Paradoxthat History Is Impossible But Necessarypeter Charles Hoffer Proposes A Practical, Workable Philosophy Of History For Our Times, One That Is Robust And Realistic, And That Speaks To Anyone Who Reads, Writes And Teaches History.Covering A Sweeping Range Of Philosophies (From Ancient History To Game Theory), Methodological Approaches To Writing History, And The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Different Strategies Of Argument, Hoffer Constructs A Philosophy Of History That Is Reasonable, Free Of Fallacy, And Supported By Appropriate Evidence That Is Itself Tenable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Historians’ Paradox' about? A: 'The Historians’ Paradox' explores the challenges of understanding history and proposes a new methodological philosophy that addresses the fallibility and paradox of historical knowledge.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter Charles Hoffer, who presents a practical philosophy of history in this work.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a range of topics including various philosophies of history, methodological approaches to writing history, and the advantages and disadvantages of different argument strategies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Historians’ Paradox' contains 226 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Historians’ Paradox' published? A: The book was published on August 2, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is sold as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone who reads, writes, or teaches history, as it provides a robust and realistic philosophy of historical study.
- Q: Does the book discuss historical fallibility? A: Yes, the book addresses the paradox of historical fallibility and the necessity of historical knowledge, providing insights into how to navigate these challenges.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for educators? A: Absolutely, educators can find value in Hoffer's insights and methodologies, which can enhance the teaching of history.