A történelem – micsoda is? A Kellék történelemfilozófiai különszámáról

Although in public, especially political discourse, history is a constantly used term, we think of it the way how Augustine refers to time – when not inquired, we seem to know what it is, but when we are asked about it, we are in trouble. However, almost in trouble, since for two hundred years, it was not self-obvious how we meant this term even when we tried to formulate it for ourselves. The philosophy of history is born when the history of mankind as a whole emerges as an issue, as a matter to be explained – that is, already in its modern meaning, when the thought of controlling Faith or Providence cannot claim a general consensus anymore. Since then, this term is to be regarded as a dense shrub of questions sprouted alongside its examination.