Philosophy in History: Essays in the Historiography of Philosophy (Ideas in Context, Series Number 1)

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Unlike other books that present a one-sided narrative, this volume tackles the current debate head-on. Intellectual historians often criticize philosophers for writing anachronistic history, while philosophers accuse intellectual historians of being stuck in the past. We address this controversy and explore the purpose the history of philosophy should truly serve.

Part I delves into theoretical and methodological discussions, tackling questions about timeless philosophical problems and the compatibility of different epochs' issues. We also explore the appropriate style for the historiography of philosophy. In Part II, we present captivating case-histories, featuring revisionist scholarship and original contributions from ancient, early modern, and more recent philosophy.

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