Perspectives on Copernican research vs. differing methodological traditions on the 550th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus' birth Cover Image

Perspektywy badań kopernikańskich a odmienne tradycje metodologiczne w 550. rocznicę urodzin Mikołaja Kopernika
Perspectives on Copernican research vs. differing methodological traditions on the 550th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus' birth

Author(s): Michał Kokowski
Subject(s): History of ideas, Methodology and research technology, Politics of History/Memory
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: Copernican research; methodological traditions; historical sources; interpretations; research hermeneutics; Copernican myths;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the prospects for Copernican research on the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus. These perspectives depend on the different methodological traditions adopted by researchers. Four such traditions have been distinguished: "history is the discourse of power", "history/historical research", "history of memory/research on the history of memory", "historical criticism of the history of memory/research on the history of memory". An important role in this research is played by the search for new historical sources, deepening interpretations thanks to the use of richer research hermeneutics, and removing historiographic myths.

  • Issue Year: 71/2024
  • Issue No: Sp.
  • Page Range: 137-177
  • Page Count: 41
  • Language: Polish
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