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. {C/S}

Prerequisite: Registration status: Year 3 or Year 4 Honours History (or permission of the department).

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