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Preferred term
narrative in historical explanation
Definition
- The topic of narrative in historical explanation excites controversy because of deep disagreements regarding what makes such narratives genuinely explanatory. This entry reviews two areas of philosophical controversy regarding the status of narrative in historical explanation: epistemological and metaphysical issues. [Source: Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Social Sciences; Narrative in Historical Explanation]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/narrative_in_historical_explanation
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