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Philosophy and the historical perspective /

Some pursue philosophy via its history, while others focus on current debates without reference to the past. But a growing group of philosophers believe historical perspective can contribute to current debates. 'Philosophy and the Historical Perspective' explores the importance of this per...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ackeren, Marcel van (Author, Editor)
Other Authors: Klein, Lee (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Published for the British Academy by Oxford University Press, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Proceedings of the British Academy ; 214.
Subjects:
Philosophy.
Philosophy > History.
History.
Description
Summary:Some pursue philosophy via its history, while others focus on current debates without reference to the past. But a growing group of philosophers believe historical perspective can contribute to current debates. 'Philosophy and the Historical Perspective' explores the importance of this perspective and investigates the very nature of philosophy.
Physical Description:x, 253 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0197266290
9780197266298
ISSN:0068-1202 ;