noun
historical science
Academic term referring to the scientific study of history, often used in contexts like philosophy of history or methodology.
歴史科学は、史料に基づいて過去を体系的に研究する学問です。
Historical science is a discipline that systematically studies the past based on historical sources.
Compound of 歴史 (history) and 科学 (science). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in modern academic discourse to distinguish scientific approaches to history.