Key issues in historical theory / Herman Paul.

Author/creator Paul, Herman author.
Format Book
EditionSecond edition.
PublicationAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026.
Copyright Date©2026
Descriptionxvi, 150 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleAls het verleden trekt. English http://id.loc.gov/resources/hubs/06c4bcc5-6e5a-b58e-3cba-071e81643966
Contents What is historical theory? (I) -- What is historical theory? (II) -- Relations with the past -- The relational subject : shaping and being shaped -- The aesthetic relation : historical narratives -- The political relation : making history -- The epistemic relation (I) : historical reasoning -- The epistemic relation (II) : historical explanations -- The epistemic relation (III) : truth and plausibility -- The moral relation : lessons from the past -- Relations management : historians' professional ethics.
Abstract "Key Issues in Historical Theory is a fresh, clear and well-grounded introduction to a vibrant field of inquiry. With examples from novels, music, journalism and politics, the book expertly engages the reader in discussions of what history is, how people relate to the past and how they are formed by the past. Over 11 thematically-based chapters, Herman Paul discusses subjects such as: - history, memory and trauma - historical experience and narrative - moral and political dimensions of history - historical reasoning and explanation - truth, plausibility and objectivity. Key Issues in Historical Theory convincingly shows that historical theory is not limited to reflection on professional historical studies, but offers valuable tools for understanding autobiographical writing, cultural heritage and political controversies about the past. This thoroughly revised edition is brought up-to-date with new examples, while also covering recent debates on presentism, post-truth and the Anthropocene. With text boxes providing additional focus on a range of key topics, this is an accessible and innovative guide to the field of historical theory"-- Provided by publisher.
General noteOriginal title "Als het verleden trekt: kernthema's in de geschiedfilosofie" published in 2014.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Paul, Herman Key issues in historical theory Second edition Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2026 9781003593850
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