Krasyuk O. Antiquity influence on historical thought of the English Enlightenment

The thesis is devoted to the problem of antiquity influence on the development of English Enlightenment historical thought. The reasons for growing of interest to antiquity in English society XVII-XVIIIth centuries are analyzed. The role and place of classical heritage in forming of the Enlightenment ideology are determined, it is proved the generality of antiquity and Enlightenment outlooks. On the basis of a wide source base it is considered that the process of forming classical studies was going within the framework of two main directions of English historical science - antiquarian and "philosophical" history. It is analyzed activity of historical-cultural societies (the Society of antiquarians, the Society of dilettantes), their contribution to studying and popularization of ancient Greece and Rome history and culture in England. It is carried out the complex analysis of historical views of English thinkers of the Enlightenment and proved reception of antient authors ideas in their constructions.