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Philosophy of History and Historiography
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Which philosopher argued that history is a form of knowledge distinct from science, emphasizing the importance of understanding the unique context and circumstances of historical events?
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Immanuel Kant
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Immanuel Kant, in his work 'Critique of Pure Reason', argued that history is a distinct form of knowledge from science. He emphasized the importance of understanding the unique context and circumstances of historical events, rather than attempting to apply universal scientific laws to explain them.