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Focusing on the intersection of history and philosophy, this collection features essays spanning from the sixth century B.C. to the twentieth A.D. It includes discussions on influential figures such as Homer, Socrates, and Wittgenstein. Bernard Williams's work emphasizes the philosophical implications of historical events and figures, encouraging readers to critically examine contemporary beliefs through a historical lens. This posthumous volume showcases his unique approach, merging historical exposition with philosophical analysis, and highlights his enduring intellectual legacy.
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The Sense of the Past, Bernard Williams
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Sense of the Past
- Subtitle
- Essays in the History of Philosophy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bernard Williams
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9780691134086
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Focusing on the intersection of history and philosophy, this collection features essays spanning from the sixth century B.C. to the twentieth A.D. It includes discussions on influential figures such as Homer, Socrates, and Wittgenstein. Bernard Williams's work emphasizes the philosophical implications of historical events and figures, encouraging readers to critically examine contemporary beliefs through a historical lens. This posthumous volume showcases his unique approach, merging historical exposition with philosophical analysis, and highlights his enduring intellectual legacy.