The Principles of History and other Writings in Philosophy of History

Collingwood, R.G.

ISBN 10: 0198237030 / ISBN 13: 9780198237037

Published by Oxford, 1999

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Edited with an Introduction by W.H. Dray and W.J. van der Dussen. A very good copy in original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, the surface of upper panel of dust jacket with minor scratches. lxxxvii + 293 pp. Approx. size 8.8" x 5.7". Currently in print at £167.50. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Philosophy; ISBN: 0198237030. ISBN/EAN: 9780198237037. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 29254.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Principles of History and other Writings in Philosophy of History
• Publisher: Oxford
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198237030
• ISBN 13: 9780198237037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

Published here for the first time is much of a final and long-anticipated work on the philosophy of history by the great Oxford philosopher and historian R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943). The original text of this uncompleted work has only recently been discovered and is accompanied here by shorter writings by Collingwood on historical knowledge and inquiry. Besides containing entirely new ideas, these incredible writings discuss many of the issues which Collingwood famously raised in The Idea of History and in his Autobiography. This book also includes two conclusions written by Collingwood, which were eventually revised and published as The Idea of Nature. Moreover, this book contains a lengthy editorial introduction that puts Collingwood's writings in their context and discusses the philosophical questions they initiate. A landmark publication, this work will appeal not only to those studying Collingwood but also to anyone broadly curious about philosophy of history.

About the Author

R. G. Collingwood was Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy in the University of Oxford from 1935 to 1941.

W. H. Dray is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ottawa; he has held visiting appointments at Toronto, Harvard, Stanford, and Duke Universities, among others.

W. J. van der Dussen is Professor of Humanities at the Open University of the Netherlands.