Methodological Individualism Vs. Collectivist Holism In Historical Explanation

Document Type

Book Review

Publication Date

9-1-2017

Published In

History And Theory

Abstract

This review essay surveys and assesses Rage and Denials: Collectivist Philosophy, Politics, and Art Historiography, 1890–1947 by Branko Mitrović, focusing on a) Mitrović's case that German art-historical practices during this period were factually ill-founded, inconsistent, and motivated by narcissism and ethnic prejudice, and b) the broader issue of whether collectivist historical explanations of artistic and cultural developments can ever be apt.

Keywords

methodological individualism, collectivist holism, explanation, art history, reasons

Comments

Review of "Rage And Denials: Collectivist Philosophy, Politics, And Art Historiography, 1890–1947" By B. Mitrović.

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