Introduction

1-7

The subject matter of the methodology of sciences

11-29

The subject matter of the methodology of history

30-45

The scope of the subject matter (domain) of historical research

46-56

Grounds for classification

59-66

Pragmatic reflection

67-77

Critical reflection

78-95

Erudite and genetic reflection

96-123

Structural reflection

124-168

Logical reflection

169-192

Dialectical reflection

193-216

Historical facts

219-238

The process of history (causality and determinism)

239-274

The process of history (historical regularities)

275-301

The nature of historical cognition

305-359

Questions and answers

a general reconstruction of historical research

360-385

Theory of source-based knowledge

386-400

Theory of non-source-based knowledge

401-417

The functions of source-based and non-source-based knowledge

418-427

The authenticity of sources and the reliability of informants

431-453

Methods of establishing historical facts

454-482

Quantitative methods in historical research

483-535

The procedure of explanation in historical research

536-586

Construction and synthesis

587-601

The nature and instruments of historical narration

605-624

Components of narratives

historical statements and laws

625-642

Elements of historical narratives

evaluations

643-660

The methodological structure of historical research

661-677