In these seven lectures, the author looks at the ways in which philosophical historians over the last 2000 years have looked at the nature of man and the shape of human history. He identifies two modes of historical perception, the cyclical and progressive: on the one hand the historical world seen as movement either to a fixed end, or to an indefinite end that defines itself in the course of progression, history as novelty-creating and always variant; on the other hand circularity, eternal recurrence, return to the ...
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In these seven lectures, the author looks at the ways in which philosophical historians over the last 2000 years have looked at the nature of man and the shape of human history. He identifies two modes of historical perception, the cyclical and progressive: on the one hand the historical world seen as movement either to a fixed end, or to an indefinite end that defines itself in the course of progression, history as novelty-creating and always variant; on the other hand circularity, eternal recurrence, return to the beginning of things, sheer reiteration or similar recapitulation..... By tracing the development of these two shapes of philosophical history from the onset of the Christian era through to the present, the author argues, they reveal themselves to be less a logical than a psychological polarity. In some periods there may be a weightier commitment to one or the other, but neither has dominated the European intellectual field without the presence in some form of its rival.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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UsedAcceptable. Softcover, 1971 printing; light fading, soiling to exterior; price and name written on front cover; small tear to upper right corner of cover; some un derlining; otherwise in acceptable condition with firm binding.
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Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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Very Good in Good Plus jacket. 8vo. 166 pages, index. Some underlining in pencil. Or cloth boards in dust-jacket which has some surface traces of silverfish and a few small holes at the rear flap fold. These seven lectures describe the ways in which philosophical historians over the past 20 centuries have looked at the nature of man and the shape of human history.
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Book. Octavo; Hardcover w/ DJ; VG-/G; Spine is Tan with Dark Brown Lettering; Dust jacket has mild shelfwear and severe edgewear, chips to spine head, 1" closed tear to head of front cover, 3 small less than 1" stains to back cover, small chip to tail of spine, small stains to spine; Textblock has slight fading to ffep, else clean and free of marks; Binding and boards are strong; 166 pp. 1364186. FP New Rockville Stock.
