Oakeshott's "On History"

Oakeshott's "On History" emphasizes that history is a continuous story shaped by human actions and perspectives, not just a collection of facts. He views history as a reflective practice where understanding past events involves interpreting motives, contexts, and the complexities of human experience. Oakeshott suggests that history is about seeking insights rather than uncovering absolute truths, highlighting its interpretive nature. Ultimately, he sees history as a way to grasp human life’s ongoing development, helping us understand ourselves and our societies without reducing events to simple cause-and-effect.