Logic of History Putting Postmodernism in Perspective

Name: Logic of History Putting Postmodernism in Perspective
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ISBN: 9780415223980

ISBN-10: 0415223989

ISBN-13: 9780415223980

Edition: 2004

Authors: C. Behan McCullagh

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Modern and postmodern critics have challenged history's credibility and objectivity, seeing written history as a product of contemporary culture. This book reveals the rational basis for historians' interpretations and explanations of past events.

Book details

List price: $180.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 10/30/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 222
Size: 6.30" wide x 9.45" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction



The Possibility of Historical Knowledge



The Meanings of Texts, Actions and Events



Justifying Descriptions of the Past



Causes of Human Actions



Types of Historical Narrative



Judging Historical Interpretations



Causes and Conditions in History



Historical Explanations


Conclusion


References


Name Index


Subject Index