Excerpt from An Ethnologist's View of History: An Address Before the Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Historical Society, at Trenton, New Jersey, January 28, 1896
In this manner a vast mass of material is accumulating with which the historian has to deal. What now is the real nature of the task he sets before himself? What is the mission with which he is entrusted?
To understand this task, to appreciate that mission, he must ask himself the broad questions What is the aim of history? What are the purposes for which it should be studied and written?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the philosophy of history and the approaches to understanding how the past has shaped humanity. The author, an ethnologist, argues that the pursuit of ideas and ideals is a primary factor in shaping human history. The book examines the limitations of traditional historical approaches, such as the focus on objective, mechanical influences and the teleological view of history. The author proposes an alternative approach centered on understanding the mental states of individuals and the role of ideas in driving human actions. The main argument is that history is not merely a record of events but also a reflection of the human mind and the pursuit of meaning. By examining the mental states of individuals and the role of ideas in driving human actions, the author provides a deeper understanding of historical events and their significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333930608_0
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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from An Ethnologist s View of History: An Address Before the Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Historical Society, at Trenton, New Jersey, January 28, 1896In this manner a vast mass of material is accumulating with . Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2148096523
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