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Murray G. Murphey is Professor Emeritus of American Civilization at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of many books, including the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title C. I. Lewis: The Last Great Pragmatist, also published by SUNY Press, and (with Elizabeth Flower) A History of Philosophy in America.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Truth and History'? A: 'Truth and History' addresses historical skepticism by presenting histories as testable theories of the past, providing an empirical approach to historical study.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Truth and History'? A: The author of 'Truth and History' is Murray G. Murphey.
- Q: How many pages does 'Truth and History' have? A: 'Truth and History' has 226 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Truth and History' have? A: 'Truth and History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Truth and History' published? A: 'Truth and History' was published on July 1, 2009.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Truth and History'? A: 'Truth and History' is beneficial for those who do history or write about it, and it serves as a useful text for teaching courses in historiography.
- Q: Does 'Truth and History' address any philosophical problems? A: Yes, 'Truth and History' discusses various philosophical problems involved in historical work, including causation and epistemology.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Truth and History'? A: 'Truth and History' covers a wide range of topics including Frederick Jackson Turner, the Gospels, the Great Depression, the Vinland Map, witchcraft, and material culture.
- Q: Is 'Truth and History' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Truth and History' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in historiography.
- Q: What approach does Murphey take to historical study in 'Truth and History'? A: Murphey develops an empirical approach that yields testable and confirmable historical theories.