Non-classical Modern Scientific Paradigm and Historical Science

Abstract

The task of this article consists in the study of the connections of the historical science with the modern nonclassical scientific paradigm. In concordance with this paradigm the complex of nonlinear systems having the form of temporal-space tendencies are considered in history. The historicism of historical knowledge is close to the principles of new paradigm. The author’s attention is focused on the specific features of history. They due to the historical sources in historical science and to the attention giving to the historical events. The nonlinear historical systems are perceived by historian in the form of individual events. Some features of historical science are different from these of sociology and economics science in which exists the direct observation of the object of the study. The role of mathematical methods in history is determined. The article includes the problems relating to the general historical law. The place is given to the consideration of the historical argumentation.