Reconstruction of historical rationality

Author: He Zhaowu
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Before we understand history, we should first critically examine our ability to understand history, which means answering the question: How is historical knowledge possible? To directly interpret the metaphysics of history without this critique is like a bird trying to surpass its own shadow. This book is a collection of the author's recent discussions, primarily focusing on Western thought and the philosophy of history. It includes 30 essays, divided into four parts:
1. "A Historiography of a World Citizen," a on Kant's historical thought;
2. "The Reconstruction of Historical Rationality," an exploration of the philosophy of history;
3. "Local and Global," the convergence of Chinese and Western cultures;
4. "Written on the Margins of History," glimpses of modern Chinese intellectual history.