Evidence and Meaning: A Theory of Historical Studies

by Jörn Rüsen

As one of the premier historical thinkers of his generation, J rn R sen has made enormous contributions to the methods and theoretical framework of history as it is practiced today. In Evidence and Meaning, R sen surveys the seismic changes that have shaped the historical profession over the last half-century, while offering a clear, economical account of his theory of history. To traditional historiography R sen brings theoretical insights from philosophy, narrative theory, cultural studies, and the social sciences, developing an intricate but robust model of "historical thinking" as both a cognitive discipline and a cultural practice-one that is susceptible neither to na ve empiricism nor radical relativism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178920500X
• ISBN13: 9781789205008
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Berghahn Books
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"