Forward into the past

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 39 (2):211-219 (2008)
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Abstract

The text examines the question of writing history backwards, with special reference to the history of science. A moral justification for the writing of history is proposed.Keywords: Walter Benjamin; George Sarton: History of science; Moral justification; Time.

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