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Highlighting the significance of reason and methodical rationality, the author explores the evolution of historical thinking from the 18th century to the present. As a leading cultural historian, he examines various aspects and developments in historiography while acknowledging the postmodernist narrative approach. His work emphasizes the critical self-reflection within the humanities and positions historical studies as essential for cultural orientation in everyday life, reinforcing their relevance in contemporary society.
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History, Jörn Rüsen
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- History
- Subtitle
- Narration, Interpretation, Orientation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jörn Rüsen
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 236
- ISBN13
- 9781571816245
- Category
- History
- Description
- Highlighting the significance of reason and methodical rationality, the author explores the evolution of historical thinking from the 18th century to the present. As a leading cultural historian, he examines various aspects and developments in historiography while acknowledging the postmodernist narrative approach. His work emphasizes the critical self-reflection within the humanities and positions historical studies as essential for cultural orientation in everyday life, reinforcing their relevance in contemporary society.