Robin G. Collingwood Quotes
A collection of quotes by Robin G. Collingwood.
Robin G. Collingwood (1889–1943) was a prominent English philosopher and historian. He is best known for his work in the philosophy of history and aesthetics. Collingwood emphasized the importance of understanding history through the minds of historical actors, emphasizing their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. His influential book "The Idea of History" (1946) discussed the nature of history as a discipline and explored concepts such as historical causation, interpretation, and the role of imagination. Collingwood's scholarly contributions continue to impact fields such as philosophy, history, and art theory.