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Thomas, Joshua Lewis and Bülow, William
(2020).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/apa.2020.11
Abstract
Philosophers, archeologists, and other heritage professionals often take a rather negative view of heritage reconstruction, holding that it is inappropriate or even impermissible. In this paper, we argue that taking such hardline attitudes towards the reconstruction of heritage is unjustified. To the contrary, we believe that the reconstruction of heritage can be both permissible and beneficial, all things considered. In other words, sometimes we have good reasons, on balance, to pursue reconstructions, and doing so can be morally acceptable. In defending this claim, we discern a number of arguments made against heritage reconstruction and demonstrate that these arguments are either exaggerated or lack support.
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- 70039
- Item Type
- Journal Item
- Project Funding Details
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Funded Project Name Project ID Funding Body Heritage in War AH/P015077/1 AHRC (Arts & Humanities Research Council) - Keywords
- Cultural heritage; reconstruction; ethics; authenticity; respect; aesthetics
- Academic Unit or School
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) > Social Sciences and Global Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) - Research Group
- Global Challenges and Social Justice
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- © 2020 Joshua Lewis Thomas, © 2020 William Bülow
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- Joshua Lewis Thomas