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Exploring the historical and conceptual foundations of the humanities, this book delves into the distinctions between the humanities and other fields like natural and social sciences. It examines influential perspectives on scientific knowledge from Aristotle to Thomas Kuhn, the emergence of modern humanities, and various methodological approaches. Key themes such as critiques of modernity, gender, sexuality, identity, and postcolonialism are also addressed, offering students a thorough understanding of their discipline's context and contemporary debates.
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History and Philosophy of the Humanities, Michiel Leezenberg, Gerard de Vries
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- History and Philosophy of the Humanities
- Subtitle
- An Introduction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michiel Leezenberg, Gerard de Vries
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9789463724937
- Category
- History, Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the historical and conceptual foundations of the humanities, this book delves into the distinctions between the humanities and other fields like natural and social sciences. It examines influential perspectives on scientific knowledge from Aristotle to Thomas Kuhn, the emergence of modern humanities, and various methodological approaches. Key themes such as critiques of modernity, gender, sexuality, identity, and postcolonialism are also addressed, offering students a thorough understanding of their discipline's context and contemporary debates.