Der Prozess der Geistesgeschichte

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This collection of essays explores various dimensions of philosophical anthropology, focusing on the historical and empirical foundations of the mind and its evolution. Dux initiates the discussion with considerations for an empirical grounding of spirit and its history, while Eßbach examines Helmuth Plessner's philosophical anthropology and its implications. Pietrowicz delves into Plessner's understanding of modern history and the concept of ex-centric positionality. Fahrenbach presents a debate between "phenomenological-transcendental" and "historically-genetic" anthropology, advocating for the latter in relation to Plessner's work. Langer discusses the universal development of logical-mathematical and physical cognition, while Dux further investigates the ontogenetic and historical development of the mind. Hallpike addresses cognitive development across culture and individuals, and Damerow offers insights into the historical epistemology of the concept of number. Strauss emphasizes the integration of history in cognitive development theory, and Wenzel examines the structural logic of Aristotelian natural philosophy. McCloskey and Kargon contribute to the understanding of intuitive physics through historical models, while Wiser traces the evolution from layperson to expert in the natural sciences. Lastly, Kumari studies pre-industrial causality, highlighting the historical developmental logic of the mind.