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Discover R.G. Collingwood's groundbreaking final work on philosophy of history, now available in paperback for the first time. This long-awaited volume brings together the renowned Oxford philosopher, historian, and archaeologist's uncompleted manuscript, recently discovered in Oxford University Press archives. The Principles of History presents Collingwood's mature philosophical thinking alongside two previously unpublished lecture conclusions related to The Idea of Nature, offering fresh insights into his approach to historical methodology and interpretation. Essential reading for scholars, historians, and students of philosophy seeking to understand how historical knowledge is constructed and the principles that underpin historical enquiry. This definitive edition restores Collingwood's vision to readers more than eighty years after his death, making his final reflections on history accessible to a new generation.

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The Principles of History by Collingwood presents his final and uncompleted work on philosophy of history, newly published in paperback format by Oxford University Press.

Two previously unpublished lecture conclusions related to The Idea of Nature are included, offering additional philosophical context to Collingwood's historical methodology.

This volume features the original text of Collingwood's manuscript, recently discovered in Oxford University Press archives and now made available to the public.

Essential reference for scholars and historians studying R.G. Collingwood's contributions to philosophy of history and historical interpretation theory.

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29 March 2001
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