Introduction
event and processes. On the other part, history is the practices that human have
philosophers for a long time now. It’s hence important to assess why history is so
There are some metaphysical questions that are used to describe what
history is all about and these questions integrate philosophy into it so well.
Basically what can be asked is like; does history have a plot? Does it have a
Pattern or shape? Does history have any ultimate objectives or goals on which
the whole event or process was progressing? (Wiltse, 1995) Describing history
relevance to philosophy is very critical to understand since the two disciplines are
understand the reality of human existence and exercise wisdom, history is very
strong aspect in the quest (Wiltse, 1995). This is for the reason that people are
using history to make decision and understand current situations as well as the
The way philosophers act is usually due to their perceived history trend.
Whereas some believe that history is a series of events in progress, others belief
that there are patterns which at times are recurrent; yet, others still dispute that
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there could be any prevailing patterns or logical order that is portrayed by the
historical records. Basically this is because philosophy it deals with humanity and
describing or understanding reality. However it’s also evident that the reality
historical records (Benn, 2008). History in fact preceded every aspect of living
including politics, ethics and economics. Actually man precedes the effort to
describe humanity or explain the world. The attempt to offer most valid
explanation can hence only be from the past knowledge. This knowledge can be
passed on to the next generation without distortion only if it’s recorded (Benn,
2008). As philosophy is about describing the world and humanity, the two
concepts also fall first in study of history (Hegel and Sibree, 2004). In this way,
while history answers the question “what”, social thinking will rely on philosophy
for the fact that it offers empirical information of life in a community (Benn, 2008).
interpretations and create tool for present application and future benefit (Hegel
Conclusion
history has fallen into disregard, it’s had to deny the lasting outcome some
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tentative theories have had on the real practice of philosophers. History records
the world event and man’s survival through it. It begins from dawn of
and first-rate.
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