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Jaspers defended the importance of what in philosophy?

  • Scientific Method

  • Historical Context

  • Experimental Verification

  • Materialism

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**Historical context** refers to the notion in philosophy advanced by Karl Jaspers that the understanding of any idea or phenomenon can only be attained by examining its historical background and development. It emphasizes that ideas and concepts are influenced and shaped by their historical contexts, and that contextually evaluating them allows for a more comprehensive understanding.
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