The Limits of Historical Inquiry: A Critique of Oliver O’Donovan’s Political Concepts Based on the Work of Herbert Butterfield

The article presents a critique of British Anglican priest and academic Oliver O'Donovan's political concept based on the work of British historian Herbert Butterfield. Topics covered include comments on the use of history by O'Donovan for studying human action, an alternative way for...

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Published in:Fides et historia
Main Author: Fox, Phillip D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2020]
In: Fides et historia
IxTheo Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBH Iberian Peninsula
KDB Roman Catholic Church
KDE Anglican Church
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Butterfield, Herbert, 1900-1979
B RELIGION & history
B Human Behavior
B O'Donovan, Oliver
B Political Theology
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Summary:The article presents a critique of British Anglican priest and academic Oliver O'Donovan's political concept based on the work of British historian Herbert Butterfield. Topics covered include comments on the use of history by O'Donovan for studying human action, an alternative way for Christians to examine the study of history based on the work of Butterfield, and the limits of historical inquiry.
Contains:Enthalten in: Fides et historia