Cliodynamics, the Hinge of History and why all history is revisionist
The idea that history is circular is called Cliodynamics and it’s currently in vogue with many commentators on international affairs. But do such theories help or hinder our understanding of history and its predictive powers?
Future Tense · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
May 8, 202229m 7s
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Show Notes
The idea that history is circular is called Cliodynamics and it’s currently in vogue with many commentators on international affairs. But do such theories help or hinder our understanding of history and its predictive powers?
Topics
history hingehistorypoliticsinternational relationsphilosophy