Paradigm as a component of science of history

In the article, the author refutes popular point of view on the Marxist formation paradigm as the only true methodological basis for the scientific analysis of the historical process and the stages of its movement, leading humanity along the path of improvement according to a single developmental scheme. In the article, positions of those who recognize the credibility of all historic paradigms is highlighted, and thus their presence indicates the imperfection of history as a science and the uncertainty of our future, which may lead to a tragic finale.