Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 353 pages) |
Series |
Philosophy of history and culture ; volume 38 |
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Philosophy of history and culture ; volume 38
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Contents |
Dedication / Author: Herman Simissen -- Copyright page / Author: Herman Simissen -- Dedication / Author: Herman Simissen -- Dedication / Author: Herman Simissen -- Preface / Author: Herman Simissen -- Abbreviations / Author: Herman Simissen -- Chapter 1 Introduction / Author: Herman Simissen -- Chapter 2 'Ein Aus Eignem Blut Gereiften Weltsystem' / Author: Herman Simissen -- Chapter 3 'Et Si Omnes, Non Ego' / Author: Herman Simissen -- Chapter 4 'Aber Wir Benötigen Geschichte, Um Geschichte Zu Machen' / Author: Herman Simissen -- Chapter 5 'Den Früheren Auflagen Gegenüber Ein Völlig Neues Werk' / Author: Herman Simissen -- Chapter 6 'Es Wird Zum Denken Anregen' / Author: Herman Simissen -- Conclusion / Author: Herman Simissen -- Bibliography / Author: Herman Simissen -- Index of Names / Author: Herman Simissen -- Index of Subjects / Author: Herman Simissen |
Summary |
"This study--the first full-length monograph in English on the subject--discusses the genesis of Theodor Lessing's philosophy of history as mainly expressed in his books "Geschichte als Sinngebung des Sinnlosen" (1919 and 1927), as well as its philosophical implications. Lessing on the one hand vehemently denies that historians can know the past as it actually happened. On the other hand, and rather surprisingly, he emphasizes the exceptional importance of history within a culture, because of what he calls its religious function. His penetrating analysis of history is remarkably relevant for ongoing debates on the very nature of history"-- Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
Subject |
Lessing, Theodor, 1872-1933 -- Political and social views
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Lessing, Theodor, 1872-1933. Geschichte als Sinngebung des Sinnlosen
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SUBJECT |
Lessing, Theodor, 1872-1933. fast (OCoLC)fst00191646 |
Subject |
History -- Philosophy.
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History -- Philosophy.
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Intellectual life.
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Political and social views.
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SUBJECT |
Germany -- Intellectual life -- 20th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85054610
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Subject |
Germany.
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2021015560 |
ISBN |
9789004464773 |
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9004464778 |
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