conception of history; a particular view or theoretical interpretation of how human society and historical events originate and develop

The view that the economic and material conditions of a society's production determine its social structure and development; also known as [[历史唯物主义|歷史唯物主義|li4 shi3 wei2 wu4 zhu3 yi4]]

The idealist view of history; philosophical concept that history is driven by human ideas or spiritual forces rather than material conditions.

historical standpoint; historical perspective

The view or theory that history is primarily driven by economic or material changes.