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The Idea Of History
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The Idea Of History Is The Bestknown Work Of The Great Oxford Philosopher, Historian, And Archaeologist R.G. Collingwood. It Was Originally Published Posthumously In 1946, Having Been Mainly Reconstructed From Collingwood'S Manuscripts, Many Of Which Are Now Lost. This Important Work Examines How The Idea Of History Has Evolved From The Time Of Herodotus To The Twentieth Century, And Offers Collingwood'S Own View Of What History Is. For This Revised Edition, Collingwood'S Most Important Lectures On The Philosophy Of History Are Published Here For The First Time. These Texts Have Been Prepared By Jan Van Der Dussen From Manuscripts That Have Only Recently Become Available. The Lectures Contain Collingwood'S First Comprehensive Statement Of His Philosophy Of History; They Are Therefore Essential For A Full Understanding Of His Thought, And In Particular For A Correct Interpretation Of The Idea Of History Itself. Van Der Dussen Contributes A Substantial Introduction In Which He Explains The Background To This New Edition And Surveys The Scholarship Of The Last Fifty Years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Idea of History' about? A: 'The Idea of History' is a significant work by philosopher R.G. Collingwood that explores the evolution of historical thought from Herodotus to the twentieth century, offering insights into Collingwood's philosophy of history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Idea of History'? A: The author of 'The Idea of History' is R.G. Collingwood, a renowned Oxford philosopher, historian, and archaeologist.
- Q: When was the revised edition of 'The Idea of History' published? A: The revised edition of 'The Idea of History' was published on September 22, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Idea of History' have? A: 'The Idea of History' has a total of 564 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Idea of History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What new content is included in the revised edition? A: The revised edition includes Collingwood's most important lectures on the philosophy of history, which are published for the first time.
- Q: Why is 'The Idea of History' considered an important work? A: 'The Idea of History' is considered important because it provides a comprehensive look at the philosophy of history and is essential for understanding Collingwood's thought.
- Q: Who prepared the revised edition of 'The Idea of History'? A: The revised edition was prepared by Jan van der Dussen, using manuscripts that have recently become available.
- Q: What background information does the introduction provide? A: The introduction by Jan van der Dussen explains the background to the new edition and surveys the scholarship related to Collingwood's work over the last fifty years.
- Q: Is 'The Idea of History' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: 'The Idea of History' may be suitable for those interested in philosophy and history, but it is recommended for readers with some familiarity with philosophical concepts.