What was Valéry's approach to history?
Aphoristic
Chronological
Narrative
Analytical
Answer
Aphoristic: Valéry believed that history was best understood through brief, incisive statements that captured its essence. He rejected the idea of a comprehensive or objective history, instead emphasizing the subjective and fragmentary nature of our understanding of the past. Valéry's aphoristic approach allowed him to explore the complexities and contradictions of history without getting bogged down in details or attempting to provide a definitive account.
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