Narrative and Historical Explanation

Narrative explanation in philosophy of history refers to describing events in a story form, creating a sequence that links causes and effects. It gives a sweeping overview, usually with a beginning, middle, and end. On the other hand, historical explanation focuses on examining and explaining particular events or phenomena in history. It seeks to identify and analyze the causes, context, and impact of these events. While narrative provides a broad understanding, historical explanation dives into specifics. Both aim to make sense of the past, but in slightly different ways.