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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book challenges the idea that the fluctuation of human affairs is devoid of a comprehensive pattern by contesting the notion that any such pattern may be found in established laws. The claim is that both scientific and philosophical disciplines have taken a defeatist stance towards the possibility of a universal history, with science fearing the complexity of the subject and philosophy fearing its perceived randomness. However, the author argues that the historical landscape is not as chaotic as it appears and that a grand pattern may be perceived through the lens of spiritual and causal laws. The author surveys various philosophies of history, including those of Hegel, Spencer and Fichte, arguing that their postulations of a singular law or a series of predictable stages are inadequate to the task of capturing the totality of the human story. Instead, this book presents a more complex and nuanced comprehension of historical development, inviting the reader into a critical examination of its central arguments and conclusions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333361754_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333361754
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333361754
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