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Which of the following best describes the impact of Western historical progress?
Which of the following best describes the impact of Western historical progress?
- It influenced only the philosophical aspects of Western life.
- It solely affected the ecology and nature of the Western countries.
- It influenced their way of thinking and ultimately shaped their behavior towards ecology and nature. (correct)
- It had no impact on the behavior of the people.
Which action best embodies the concept of colonialism, according to the text?
Which action best embodies the concept of colonialism, according to the text?
- A country establishing trade relations with another, benefiting both economies.
- Two countries forming a military alliance for mutual defense.
- A country providing humanitarian aid to another country suffering from a natural disaster.
- A country taking political control of another, occupying it with settlers to profit from resources. (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of the Renaissance period as described?
What is the primary characteristic of the Renaissance period as described?
- A rejection of philosophical thoughts.
- A decline in interest of Greek Philosophers
- A period of complete isolation from other parts of Europe.
- A time of reawakening in terms of knowledge, inspired by Greek philosophers. (correct)
What does the Renaissance period represent in the context of Western history?
What does the Renaissance period represent in the context of Western history?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of colonialism?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of colonialism?
Besides physical and material aspects, what other dimension does colonization affect according to the text?
Besides physical and material aspects, what other dimension does colonization affect according to the text?
Why is it important to ask 'What are the episodes of history in the West?'?
Why is it important to ask 'What are the episodes of history in the West?'?
What was a key belief held by Sir Francis Bacon regarding the relationship between humans and nature?
What was a key belief held by Sir Francis Bacon regarding the relationship between humans and nature?
What is the most accurate description of what colonizers seek to control in a colonized state, according to the text?
What is the most accurate description of what colonizers seek to control in a colonized state, according to the text?
What does the text suggest about the effects of colonialism?
What does the text suggest about the effects of colonialism?
Which factor contributed to the emergence into modernity?
Which factor contributed to the emergence into modernity?
What is the core method of conducting experiments that Bacon created?
What is the core method of conducting experiments that Bacon created?
Which historical example best illustrates the concept of colonialism?
Which historical example best illustrates the concept of colonialism?
What was the impact of scientific revolutions?
What was the impact of scientific revolutions?
What underlying thought did Bacon have towards humans' relationship with nature?
What underlying thought did Bacon have towards humans' relationship with nature?
What is a central characteristic that distinguishes colonialism from other forms of international influence?
What is a central characteristic that distinguishes colonialism from other forms of international influence?
In the context of this section, what differentiates colonialism from simple trade relationships between countries?
In the context of this section, what differentiates colonialism from simple trade relationships between countries?
What phrases did Bacon use to portray the relationship between humans and nature?
What phrases did Bacon use to portray the relationship between humans and nature?
What is the next question that is important to ask to understand the development of history?
What is the next question that is important to ask to understand the development of history?
What is the core element that defines colonization according to the text provided?
What is the core element that defines colonization according to the text provided?
What role did Francis Bacon hold in England?
What role did Francis Bacon hold in England?
What is Bacon best known for?
What is Bacon best known for?
What impact did Francis Bacon's ideas have on the scientific revolution?
What impact did Francis Bacon's ideas have on the scientific revolution?
What is the 'Baconian Method' known for?
What is the 'Baconian Method' known for?
How did advancements in science contribute to the rise of Western powers?
How did advancements in science contribute to the rise of Western powers?
Besides military advancements, what was another impact of the rise of science in Western countries?
Besides military advancements, what was another impact of the rise of science in Western countries?
What fundamental principle was emphasized during the Enlightenment Movement that significantly altered the European way of thinking?
What fundamental principle was emphasized during the Enlightenment Movement that significantly altered the European way of thinking?
How did the Enlightenment Movement change European society's focus?
How did the Enlightenment Movement change European society's focus?
What was a primary effect of the Industrial Revolution on the world's economy?
What was a primary effect of the Industrial Revolution on the world's economy?
What was a key characteristic of the 'Modern era' as pioneered by the Enlightenment movement in Europe?
What was a key characteristic of the 'Modern era' as pioneered by the Enlightenment movement in Europe?
What countries, besides Great Britain, did the Industrial Revolution spread to?
What countries, besides Great Britain, did the Industrial Revolution spread to?
Which set of influential figures contributed rational and scientific ideas during the Enlightenment, altering the understanding of phenomena?
Which set of influential figures contributed rational and scientific ideas during the Enlightenment, altering the understanding of phenomena?
What fundamental idea formed the basis of Sir Francis Bacon's scientific methods?
What fundamental idea formed the basis of Sir Francis Bacon's scientific methods?
What was knowledge NOT primarily intended for, according to Sir Francis Bacon?
What was knowledge NOT primarily intended for, according to Sir Francis Bacon?
What did Sir Francis Bacon advocate humans should do to address nature's disasters?
What did Sir Francis Bacon advocate humans should do to address nature's disasters?
According to the passage, which of the following prompted Sir Francis Bacon to believe humans should dominate nature?
According to the passage, which of the following prompted Sir Francis Bacon to believe humans should dominate nature?
In what areas did the disasters mentioned in the text affect humans?
In what areas did the disasters mentioned in the text affect humans?
Acccording to Sir Francis Bacon, what is the practical application of knowledge?
Acccording to Sir Francis Bacon, what is the practical application of knowledge?
What is the understanding that Sir Francis Bacon created regarding knowledge?
What is the understanding that Sir Francis Bacon created regarding knowledge?
What defines Sir Francis Bacon as a thinker, according to the text?
What defines Sir Francis Bacon as a thinker, according to the text?
According to the content, how is the world primarily viewed due to certain ways of thinking?
According to the content, how is the world primarily viewed due to certain ways of thinking?
What is the primary motivation behind the continued exploitation of the world as a resource?
What is the primary motivation behind the continued exploitation of the world as a resource?
Which of these environmental consequences have arisen from industrialization and technology?
Which of these environmental consequences have arisen from industrialization and technology?
What is identified as a necessary step to move beyond the destructive impact of previous ways of thinking?
What is identified as a necessary step to move beyond the destructive impact of previous ways of thinking?
What is 'sustainability' described as doing in relation to modernity?
What is 'sustainability' described as doing in relation to modernity?
What is a direct consequence of society choosing to be in denial about mass destruction around the world?
What is a direct consequence of society choosing to be in denial about mass destruction around the world?
What is the main point of the text?
What is the main point of the text?
What is one thing needed to free ourselves from colonization?
What is one thing needed to free ourselves from colonization?
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Scientific Revolution
Scientific Revolution
A major period marked by rapid progress in scientific knowledge and technology.
Enlightenment Movement
Enlightenment Movement
An intellectual movement in the 18th century emphasizing reason and individualism.
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
A philosopher known for formalizing the scientific method that emphasizes empirical evidence.
John Locke
John Locke
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Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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Rational Mind
Rational Mind
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Secular Society
Secular Society
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Sir Francis Bacon
Sir Francis Bacon
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Scientific Method
Scientific Method
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Baconian Science
Baconian Science
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Opposing Forces
Opposing Forces
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Exploitation of Nature
Exploitation of Nature
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Practical Knowledge
Practical Knowledge
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Metaphors of Dominance
Metaphors of Dominance
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Critiques of Baconian Thought
Critiques of Baconian Thought
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Modernization
Modernization
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Renaissance
Renaissance
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Secularization
Secularization
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Colonialism
Colonialism
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Western Thought
Western Thought
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Emergence of Modernity
Emergence of Modernity
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Ecological Behavior
Ecological Behavior
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Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is Power
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Practical use of knowledge
Practical use of knowledge
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Bacon's view on technology
Bacon's view on technology
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Human evolution and nature
Human evolution and nature
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Dominate nature
Dominate nature
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Opposition between humans and nature
Opposition between humans and nature
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Forward thinker
Forward thinker
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Connection to nature
Connection to nature
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Western Thinking
Western Thinking
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Ecological Destruction
Ecological Destruction
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Sustainability
Sustainability
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Economic Revenue
Economic Revenue
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Greenhouse Effects
Greenhouse Effects
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Colonization of Thought
Colonization of Thought
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Philosophical Development
Philosophical Development
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Impact of Human Activity
Impact of Human Activity
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Decolonization
Decolonization
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Colonization
Colonization
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Political Control
Political Control
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Economic Exploitation
Economic Exploitation
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Colonial Dominance
Colonial Dominance
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Physical Colonization
Physical Colonization
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Material Wealth Control
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Cultural Colonization
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Study Notes
Decolonization
- Decolonization is the process of deconstructing colonial ideologies, valuing indigenous knowledge and removing settler bias towards indigenous communities.
- It's an ongoing process requiring collective citizen involvement and responsibility.
- Decolonization creates inclusive, respectful spaces honouring indigenous communities.
- Decolonization frees people materially, mentally and intellectually from colonial influence.
Colonization
- Colonization is the practice of one country taking full or partial control of another country, occupying it with settlers, and profiting from its resources.
- The British Empire's prolonged control over North America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia exemplifies colonial domination.
- Colonization can also be defined as a situation where colonizers control a people's/state's physicality, material wealth, thoughts, and intellectual capacity.
Historical Development Through the Centuries
- Western powers have influenced world history for centuries, experiencing significant modernization and impacting the world's modernization.
- The development of Western history must be examined for a deeper comprehension of modernization origins and consequences.
- Significant periods like the Renaissance (16th century) marked a resurgence of knowledge and a shift from medieval thought to liberal thinking.
- The 17th century saw scientific revolutions that propelled scientific advancement and fueled Western influence.
- The 18th century witnessed the Great Industrial Revolution, impacting the world economy and accelerating the Enlightenment movement.
- The 19th century brought new technologies like the telephone, cars, and electricity dramatically.
- The 20th century showcased further developments like computer science and the internet, extending Western influence across the globe.
- Western achievements influenced indigenous cultures and ways of life.
Impact of Western Thinking Towards Ecological Destruction
- Western philosophers, like Francis Bacon and René Descartes, are credited with establishing philosophies and scientific methods, but also criticized for shaping destructive relationships with nature.
- Francis Bacon believed humans should dominate nature, emphasizing practical knowledge and exploiting natural resources for human benefit and technology advancements.
- René Descartes's Cartesian dualism separates mind and body, implying nature as a neutral, exploitable entity.
- The "mechanical philosophy" views nature as a machine, justifying its exploitation.
- Some perspectives on nature differ from the Western viewpoint, as seen in the philosophy of the East.
Sejahtera Philosophy
- Sejahtera is a philosophy aiming to create a holistic and harmonious society.
- Achieving balance between individuals' internal wellbeing and external aspects like nature is fundamental.
- Sejahtera promotes an alternative path.
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