Historiographies of Philosophy 1800-1950

This book explores how the history of philosophy has been written from 1800 to 1950, considering institutional, cultural, political, philosophical, and non-philosophical factors. It examines the methods used by historians and the philosophical aims pursued, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students of philosophy and related fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Since the inception of philosophy as a discipline, historians have approached the task of writing its history in diverse ways, shaped by various factors such as author, location, and historical period. These histories have exhibited a wide range of variations, contingent upon the institutional frameworks, cultural contexts, and philosophical and non-philosophical influences that have shaped them. Throughout the evolution and development of the discipline, philosophy has continually utilized the history of philosophy for its own purposes, adapting it, transforming it, rejecting it, embracing it, and rewriting it at every stage.

The chapters in this book delve into the methods employed by historians of philosophy, the epistemological foundations upon which these methods rest, and the philosophical (or non-philosophical) aims pursued through these methods. By examining these aspects, the book aims to provide valuable insights for academics, researchers, and advanced students of philosophy, as well as those interested in political philosophy and the history of philosophy.

This book was originally published as a special issue of the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, a renowned publication dedicated to the study of philosophy in its historical context. The contributions in this volume reflect the latest research and scholarship in the field, making it a crucial resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the history of philosophy and its contemporary implications.

Weight: 635g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032521701