Analytical Concepts for Transcultural Settings: Pathways in Global Intellectual History

Abstract

In global intellectual history, there exists a tension between analytical concepts often carrying a Western or colonial pedigree and
their ability to capture the multifaceted reality of historical actors who cannot be placed in one language or culture alone. The thematic section titled ‘Analytical Concepts for Transcultural Settings’ highlights the role of global intellectual historians as mediators who balance local realities with global narratives. It emphasises how rethinking the crucial role of analytical concepts can help historical actors challenge and transcend conventional categories, urging historians to adapt their analytical frameworks for transcultural settings accordingly.