Soviet theory of the history of philosophy

pp. 141-173

in: Evert van der Zweerde, Soviet historiography of philosophy, Berlin, Springer, 1997

Abstract

This chapter consists of a critical analysis of Soviet theory of the history of philosophy, departing from two questions. The first concerns the contribution of the positions under discussion to an understanding of philosophy's historical nature. The second is the question why a theory of the history of philosophy was such an important part of Soviet philosophical culture, and why one position in particular was favored by the situation Soviet philosophical culture existed in.