Philosophy of history

The philosophy of history asks at least these questions:

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Philosophy of history explores the classic branches of philosophy — metaphysics, epistemology and axiology — and their implications on the assumptions and methods of historical inquiry.

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Philosophy - History - Metaphysics - Epistemology - Axiology

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In addition, the philosophy of history is often interested in the history of philosophy. Its questions might include: How can changes in philosophy be accounted for historically? What drives the development of thought in its historical context? To what degree can philosophical texts from prior historical eras (for instance, the teachings of Heraclitus) even be understood today?

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History of philosophy - Heraclitus

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