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In this book, Mark Day undertakes a philosophical examination of the nature of explanatory competition between historical accounts. It is usual for a philosophy of explanation to attempt an analysis of explanation, singular. The focus of this work is on relations between two or more explanations. The methodology of Day's work is built upon a conception of descriptive philosophy: such that when attempting to philosophise about a practice such as history, we should pay detailed attention to existing good practice. To this end, Day's conclusions are developed in conjunction with an examination of eight differing explanations of the French Revolution. Day argues for, and analyses, two major types of relation between historical accounts: relations of exclusion, and of competition. In examining the nature of explanatory competition, Day develops a realist account of the nature of historical importance.

This is the definitive companion to the study of the philosophy of history. It provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to all the major philosophical concepts, issues and debates raised by history. Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and history, the structure and content closely reflect the way the philosophy of history is studied and taught. The book offers a lucid treatment of existing approaches to the philosophy of history and also breaks new ground by extending the major debates in this area of growing philosophical interest. Subjects examined include: the centrality of historical language; objections to historical truth and realism; the relationship between the philosophy of history and the philosophy of science; historical interpretation and narrative; philosophical accounts of historical reasoning from the evidence. The text clearly presents and criticizes the arguments of the major philosophers and historians who have contributed to our understanding of the philosophy of history. Mark Day's rigorous analysis is supplemented by useful pedagogical features, including key examples from historical and philosophical writing; summaries of core debates; study questions; and guides to further reading.