The training manual is designed to reflect those self-reflective processes, which occurred in the predominantly English-language history of 20th-century philosophy, and which have allowed the history of philosophy not only to retain its autonomy in relation to philosophy, but also for himself to define and comprehend those difficulties , which did not allow her to remain in her previous research positions. The book presents several discussion positions on how to write the history of philosophy belonging to influential historians of modern philosophy: Kenny, R. Watson, G. Hetfield, J. Yolton, E. Sh. Zarke, A. McIntyre . The book is intended for students of philosophical faculties, students and postgraduates of social and humanitarian specialties, teachers and all those interested in the history of philosophy and philosophical historiography . The book can also be recommended to a wide range of readers interested in the history of modern philosophy from Descartes to Kant.