True history
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The article discusses the concept of truth in history and evaluates the categories of historical comprehension provided by Koselleck. He believes that factual truth arises from the functioning of the science of history which critically evaluates and grades its sources.
Publication Name: Telos
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0090-6514
Year: 2007
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Weighted explanations in history
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A new definition of causal-explanatory strength is developed. The subjective and objective aspects of explanatory weighting are clarified.
Publication Name: Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0048-3931
Year: 2008
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Sarah Blaffer Hrdy 1946
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The achievements of Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, an American anthropologist and primatologist are highlighted.
Publication Name: Biography Today
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 1058-2347
Year: 2007
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