Theara Thun. Epistemology of the Past: Texts, History, and Intellectuals of Cambodia, 1855–1970. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i Press, 2024.

Key Points

• The review aims to analyze the relationship between texts, intellectuals, and historical understanding in Cambodia from 1855 to 1970.
• Literature review of key texts
• Analysis of historical contexts
• Evaluation of intellectual contributions
• Highlighting the role of texts in shaping historical narratives
• Identifying key intellectual figures in Cambodian history
• Exploring the evolution of epistemology in Cambodian thought