History as philosophy : the search for meaning

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Abstract

One of the reasons for our interest in the past, or history, is our concern for the future, including the future of our planet and its many and varied inhabitants. It has been suggested that "historians are particularly suited" to exploring and teaching about the future. This suggestion recalls earlier ideas of philosophical approaches to the study of history that sought to find patterns or purpose in history. These approaches are associated with ideas of progress and teleological accounts of history more generally. The underlying philosophical approach to history is a broader search for meaning.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)80-90
Number of pages11
JournalHistories
Volume2
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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