Abstract: As the subjectwas gradually established since modern times,western philosophy of history has its specific meaning and significance.But this does not hinder us to study the ancient and modern philosophy of history,Chinese and foreign in history what has rich and profound historical philosophy.Compared with the western philosophy of history,the Chinese traditional thought is with rich and full-bodied characteristic.Through the historical investigation of Chinese and western philosophy of history,differences between Chinese and western cultural background,historical tradition,etc,have led to their completely different understanding of history and philosophy,and determined the different value of Chinese and western philosophy of history,thus embarking on different development road.

Key words: philosophy of history, Chinese tradition thought