The present thesis aims at illustrating R.G. Collingwood's philosophy at the threshold of the Second World War, with a special focus on the role of philosphy in dealing with the moral and cultural crisis of those years. We will analyze some of Collingwood's late works through the distinction between three key areas of reflection. Indeed, the first chapter contestualizes the philosopher's political position in relation to European totalitarian regimes, described in the terms of an attack towars liberal or democratic civilization; the second chapter deals with the role of philosophical activity in this context, pointing out the urgent necessity of a reapproachment between theory and practice; finally, the third chapter concludes with the most influent theory of Collingwood, namely the proposal of giving history the status of a science of human mind and human facts, through which obtain the self-knowledge necessary for practical action.
Il presente lavoro di tesi si propone di illustrare la filosofia di R.G. Collingwood alla vigilia della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, con particolare attenzione al ruolo destinato alla filosofia nel gestire la crisi morale e culturale di quegli anni. Verranno analizzate dunque le ultime opere di R.G. Collingwood, distinguendo tre nuclei di riflessione principali. Il primo capitolo contestualizza la posizione politica del filosofo nei confronti dei totalitarismi europei, descritti nei termini di un attacco alla civilizzazione liberal-democratica; il secondo capitolo approfondisce il ruolo della filosofia in tale contesto, elaborato come urgente necessità di ricongiungere filosofia e pratica; infine, il terzo capitolo conclude la riflessione portando la proposta teorica più influente di Collingwood, cioè dare alla disciplina storica lo statuto di scienza della della mente e dei fatti umani, capace di condurre all'autoconoscenza necessaria per l'azione pratica.
La storia come scienza e il ruolo dell'intellettuale: R.G. Collingwood tra civiltà e barbarie
LIZZA, ALICE BRUNETTA
2025/2026
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The present thesis aims at illustrating R.G. Collingwood's philosophy at the threshold of the Second World War, with a special focus on the role of philosphy in dealing with the moral and cultural crisis of those years. We will analyze some of Collingwood's late works through the distinction between three key areas of reflection. Indeed, the first chapter contestualizes the philosopher's political position in relation to European totalitarian regimes, described in the terms of an attack towars liberal or democratic civilization; the second chapter deals with the role of philosophical activity in this context, pointing out the urgent necessity of a reapproachment between theory and practice; finally, the third chapter concludes with the most influent theory of Collingwood, namely the proposal of giving history the status of a science of human mind and human facts, through which obtain the self-knowledge necessary for practical action.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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