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Meaning and understanding in the history of ideas and beyond
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- Book Synopsis
- Quentin Skinner is one of the world's leading historians. His work includes pioneering studies of Machiavelli and Hobbes, as well as important research on changing ideas of liberty and the state. His classic 1969 essay 'Meaning and Understanding in the History of Ideas' was a ground-breaking challenge to prevailing ideas about how to read historical texts, and helped to found an influential school of interpretation. The essay is still the most widely read article in the area, and continues to breed debate. This book celebrates the 50th anniversary of Skinner's seminal essay with chapters that offer constructive critiques and expansions of his ideas, drawing in part on developments in digital humanities, empirical social science, and other areas. We focus not just on theory but also practice: what are the practical implications of these arguments for other researchers? At the end of the book, Professor Skinner responds to these commentaries.
- About The Author
- Adrian Blau is Professor of Politics at King's College London. His research interests include the history of political thought and other issues in political theory/philosophy, including corruption, democracy and rationality.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781836245759
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- The British Academy, (28 February 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 mm
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