Justifying Historical Descriptions |
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| Author:
| McCullagh, C. Behan |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Philosophy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-31830-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1984 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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In common with history, all the social sciences crucially rely on descriptions of the past for their evidence. But when, if ever, is it reasonable to regard such descriptions as true? This book attempts to establish the conditions that warrant belief in historical descriptions.
In common with history, all the social sciences crucially rely on descriptions of the past for their evidence. But when, if ever, is it reasonable to regard such descriptions as true? This book attempts to establish the conditions that warrant belief in historical descriptions.