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Conceptualizing the History of the Present Time

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Conceptualizing the History of the Present Time

$74.69
 
In this work, I explore four meanings of 'contemporary,' emphasizing its designation as a historical field. I argue that disagreements about when the presento or the contemporary era begins stem from historians assuming a linear, chronological, and absolute conception of time. Following scholars like L. Descombes, L. Hölscher, B. Latour, D. J. Wilcox and S. Tanaka, I propose conceiving relational historical time without chronology, emphasizing the original sense of "sharing the same time" that 'contemporary' acquired for the first time. This perspective mitigates issues concerning the 'beginnings' or 'meaning' of the present. Emphasizing relationships within a relational time framework aids in overcoming ontological challenges like 'so many presents' or 'distance in time,' along with the corresponding epistemological issue of 'objectivity.' This exploration aims to reevaluate and enrich our understanding of the multifaceted concept of the 'present' in the context of history.


Author: María Inés Mudrovcic
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: May 30, 2024
Number of Pages: NA pages
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 100951783X
ISBN-13: 9781009517836
 

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