Classic Readings in the Philosophy of History

Author: (American) Burns
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book selects the most important works that represent the development of historical philosophy over 250 years, and provides new interpretations and analyses of these excerpts. These interpretations and analyses undoubtedly make the essence of the thoughts of masters such as Hume, Herder, Hegel, Dilthey, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Foucault accessible to ordinary readers. Each chapter is preceded by the editor's meticulous introduction and overview, which reveals the principles of contemporary historical philosophy and the roots of its relationship with other philosophies. At the same time, the editor also explores the relationship between historical philosophy and literature, as well as the rapidly developing cultural theory in recent years.