historical school
Americannoun
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a school of economists that arose in Germany in the 19th century in reaction to the principles of the classical economists, and that maintained that the factors making up an economy are variable and develop out of social institutions.
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Law. the school of jurists who maintain that law is not to be regarded so much as resulting from commands of sovereigns as from historical and social circumstances.
noun
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a group of 19th-century German economists who maintained that modern economies evolved from historical institutions
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the school of jurists maintaining that laws are based on social and historical circumstances rather than made by a sovereign power
Etymology
Origin of historical school
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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At this period the historical school of jurisprudence was coming to the front, and Gans, predisposed owing to his Hegelian tendencies to treat law historically, applied the method to one special branch—the right of succession.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various
This assumption, however, has been made quite impossible, not by the historical school, but by the criticism and analysis of economists in the direct line of the Ricardian succession.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various
Such criticisms have been made by the historical school of Economists; and I, at least, can fully accept their general view.
From Social Rights and Duties, Volume I (of 2) Addresses to Ethical Societies by Stephen, Leslie, Sir
It may thus be explained, why Boris Godunof, the friend of the people, the promoter of liberal ideas and modern improvements, is a favourite subject of the young historical school.
From Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations by Robinson, Therese Albertine Louise von Jacob
Very honorable mention should be made also of W. E. H. Lecky, who belongs to the conscientiously scientific historical school.
From A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington
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