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The shape of the past

Paperback • 1997 • English

The shape of the past

By Graham, Gordon

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Can human history as a whole be interpreted in any meaningful way? Has there been real progress between stone age and space age? Does history repeat itself? Is there evidence of divine providence? Questions such as these have fascinated thinkers, and some of the greatest philosophers, notably Kant and Hegel, have turned their minds to philosophical history. As a branch of philosophy, however, it has received little attention in the analytical tradition. This pioneering work aims to bring the met...Show more

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9780192892553

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Oxford University Press

Published year

1997

Language

English

Original title

The shape of the past

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Paperback

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