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Adam Smith was one of the intellectuals who laid the foundations for the study of social sciences in the Western World.
Adam Smith was one of the intellectuals who laid the foundations for the study of social sciences in the Western World.
True
The origins of social sciences can be traced back to ancient Rome.
The origins of social sciences can be traced back to ancient Rome.
False
The Age of Enlightenment is also known as the Age of Reason.
The Age of Enlightenment is also known as the Age of Reason.
True
Immanuel Kant was not a significant figure during the Age of Enlightenment.
Immanuel Kant was not a significant figure during the Age of Enlightenment.
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The study of social sciences began as a disciplined approach to quantify observations of society.
The study of social sciences began as a disciplined approach to quantify observations of society.
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Linguistics and psychology have always been unique fields of study separate from social sciences.
Linguistics and psychology have always been unique fields of study separate from social sciences.
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Nowadays, colleges and universities no longer offer social science programs.
Nowadays, colleges and universities no longer offer social science programs.
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The University of California, Berkeley has 10 academic departments categorized as social sciences.
The University of California, Berkeley has 10 academic departments categorized as social sciences.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was not a significant intellectual during the Age of Enlightenment.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was not a significant intellectual during the Age of Enlightenment.
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Applied social sciences focus on theory rather than practical implementation.
Applied social sciences focus on theory rather than practical implementation.
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