THE ROLE OF HISTORY AS A CONCEPTUAL AND METHODOLOGICAL CORE WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Abstract

This article examines the place of history within the system of social sciences, emphasizing its conceptual and methodological significance in understanding social development and shaping human consciousness. The study interprets history not merely as a descriptive discipline concerned with past events, but as an analytical framework that reveals patterns, continuity, and transformation in social processes. Particular attention is given to the interdisciplinary connections between history and philosophy, sociology, political science, law, and cultural studies, highlighting their mutual enrichment within an integrated scientific paradigm.