Course Description

HI398 Methods and Philosophy of History 0.5

A critical analysis of history as a discipline including an explanation of the nature and purpose of history. An assessment of historians' methods and explanations, and a study of various philosophies of history. Particular attention will be paid to recent trends in historical methodology.

Prerequisite: Registration status: Third or Fourth Year Honours History (or permission of the department).

Official electronic version updated on February 4, 2002

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