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Theories and Narratives Alex Callinicos (University of York)

Theories and Narratives von Alex Callinicos (University of York)

Theories and Narratives Alex Callinicos (University of York)


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Zusammenfassung

* Callinicos is widely read and his books always sell well* The book presents a wide range of theories and theorists - including Fukuyama, White, Mann and Brenner* It attempts to define the scope and range of an acceptable theory on history* Makes connections between theoretical issues and historical problems (e.g.

Theories and Narratives Zusammenfassung

Theories and Narratives: Reflections on the Philosophy on History Alex Callinicos (University of York)

In this book Callinicos explores the relationship between social theory and historical writing drawing on a wide range of theories and theorists in an attempt to establish the contribution that theory can make to understanding the past.

Theories and Narratives Bewertungen

'Callinicos's well read both in recent philosophy of history and in recent postmodern theory, and engages with both of these in a clear and interesting way.' Australian Journal of Philosophy

'An outstanding piece of committed scholarship, impressive in its intellectual scope, rational argumentation and clarity of exposition.' Radical Philosophy

'Few social and political theorists in recent years can match the combination of quality and quantity in the writings of Alex Callinicos. This book offers incisive and lucid discussions in his best manner of the views on history of a range of contemporary thinkers from Francis Fukuyama to Hayden White and Robert Brenner.' Political Studies

Über Alex Callinicos (University of York)

Alex Callinicos is Professor of Politics at the University of York.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.

Part 1. Sympathy for the Devil?.

Francis Fukuyama and the End of History.

1.1. Fukuyama and the Left.

1.2. Kojeve: From Hegel to Stalin.

1.3. Fukuyama: From Spengler to Reagan.

1.4. History and Reason.

Part 2. History as Narrative.

2.1. The Claims of Narrative.

2.2. The Specificity of Modern Historical Discourse.

2.3. Facing the Facts.

2.4. Theory and Interpretation.

Part 3. History as Theory.

3.1. What is a Theory of History?.

3.2. Marx or Weber?.

3.3. Capitalism and Abstraction.

Part 4. History as Progress.

4.1. Meaning in History.

4.2. The Dialectics of Progress.

4.3. The Rise of the West.

4.4. Identity and Emancipation.

Conclusion.

Notes.

Index.

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GOR009088728
9780745612010
0745612016
Theories and Narratives: Reflections on the Philosophy on History Alex Callinicos (University of York)
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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