1st Edition
Frank Ankersmit's Lost Historical Cause A Journey from Language to Experience
Introduction 1. The Good Ankersmit 2. A Moment of Hesitation 3. Ankersmit in Transition 4. Sublime Historical Experience Conclusion Bibliography
Biography
Peter P. Icke is a Lecturer in the Department of History, University of Chichester, UK.
'This first full-scale critique of Frank Ankersmit’s historical theorising is extremely valuable. The author’s close analysis of the character and implications of his subject’s intellectual development throws considerable light on some previously un-noticed, or ignored, difficulties, which really do need to be addressed. This work is likely to be not only of theoretical interest, but also potentially of some practical importance for historical studies.' – Alan Munslow, University of Chichester, UK
'Peter Icke’s pioneering assessment of Frank Ankersmit’s historical thinking and practice is in itself a substantial contribution to the debates on the nature of history. As with Ankersmit’s own work, this book is indispensable reading for anyone interested in contemporary historical thought.' – Beverley Southgate, University of Hertfordshire, UK
'This book is an excellent and invaluable addition to the literature on the philosophy of history and is a generous, balanced and sympathetic account of the work of Frank Ankersmit, whilst also being critical and sharply argued. It has the great merit of being both accessible to readers who have not previously encountered Ankersmit’s work and of great value to those who already engaged in these debates in the philosophy of history.' – James Connelly, University of Hull, UK
