dieGeistesgeschichte/ˈɡaɪ̯stəsɡəˌʃɪçtə/intellectual history; history of ideas
Geistesgeschichte is a German noun that means intellectual history or history of ideas. It is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯stəsɡəˌʃɪçtə/.
Definitions
1.study of historical development of philosophy, art, literature, or intellectual currents within a society, often viewed as part of cultural history(academic/historical)
a.research discipline that explores how ideas, philosophies, and intellectual movements evolved through time
Die Geistesgeschichte des 19. Jahrhunderts ist geprägt von neuen philosophischen Strömungen.—The intellectual history of the 19th century is shaped by new philosophical currents.
b.interpretation of history based on changes in collective thinking and worldview
Viele Historiker vertreten einen geistesgeschichtlichen Ansatz bei der Analyse politischer Entwicklungen.—Many historians take an intellectual history approach when analyzing political developments.
Declension
Genderfeminine
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| Nominative | — | die Geistesgeschichten |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geistesgeschichte" mean in English?
- "Geistesgeschichte" means intellectual history or history of ideas. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geistesgeschichte"?
- "Geistesgeschichte" is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯stəsɡəˌʃɪçtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Geistesgeschichte"?
- "Geistesgeschichte" is a noun in German.
