The Paradox of Historical Reconstructionism

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1989
AuthorsMichael Hobart
JournalHistory and Theory
Volume28
Issue1
Pagination43
ISSN00182656
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Abstract

Focuses on the paradox of historical constructionism. Development of a critique of idealist theories of history; Putative objectivity in historical knowledge; Adoption of constructionism to ground a skeptical perspective.