Abstract:
The issue whether famous Georgian historian, academician Ivane
Javakhishvili was a follower of Heinrich Rickert, one of the leading Neo-
Kantians, is a subject of the historiographical debate. More caution is
needed when declaring him as Rickertian, as it was done by Prof. Grigol
Natadze. It is probable that Ivane Javakhishvili knew about the views of
Neo-Kantians, but it is difficult to say whether they had any impact on
his outlook. This question needs to be studied thoroughly. First, the
history philosophy of Ivane Javakhishvili has to be determined.
Unfortunately, it should be mentioned that the information on this subject
is insufficient, and it complicates the matter a lot.