Freedom of the Human Person

A society that relies primarily on herding animals for survival and uses animal resources. These societies are also involved in small-scale trading.

A society focused on large-scale farming and crop production. It involves domesticating animals and using tools for farming, leading to increased populations and complex social structures.

The period when agricultural societies developed, leading to population growth, permanent settlements, and improved farming technologies.

A society, mostly in Medieval Europe, based on land ownership, social status, and dependence among its members.

A society transformed from agricultural to manufacturing through new energy sources, advanced technology, and machines. A pivotal shift related to the use of power and the production of goods.

The period of societal transformation from agricultural to industrial, marked by new energy sources and technologies with large-scale effects.

Unequal distribution of power and resources in a society, often evident in societies based on agricultural and land ownership.

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly, without using currency.

The practice of making sure everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, regardless of their differences.

The inherent worth and value of every human being, regardless of their differences.

A group of people living together in a structured way, sharing common values and territory.

A society where people survive by hunting animals and gathering wild plants for food. They are nomadic and have simple tools.

A society that grows crops using hand tools. They are semi-sedentary, meaning they move less frequently than hunters and gatherers.

Hunting and Gathering Societies are the oldest known type of society, predating all others.

While hunting and gathering societies are nomadic, horticultural societies are semi-sedentary due to their reliance on small-scale farming.

Societies share common territory, culture, and frequent interactions.

Pastoralism allows societies to utilize animal resources for food, milk, leather, and wool, generating a surplus.

A society based on knowledge, information, and service industries, moving away from traditional manufacturing.

Someone who uses the internet responsibly and effectively, contributing to building a better society.

The idea that societies are formed by agreements where individuals give up some freedom for order and protection.

A philosopher who believed humans are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to prevent chaos.

A philosopher who believed people are naturally cooperative and society is created by consent.

A philosopher who believed in the 'general will,' where society should reflect the common good.

The shared desires and interests of the majority in a society, as defined by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

The focus shifted from factories and manufacturing to technology and information-based industries.

Hobbes believed in a strong ruler to control people's selfishness, while Locke believed in cooperation and consent.

Knowledge-based economy, technology-driven industries, focus on information and services.

Ancient views of death attributed it to the agency of gods, elves, demons, or evil spirits who are jealous of human achievements or offended by humans' sins.

Death is viewed as a biological event marking the end of a living organism.

Death is a necessary consequence of both our natural state and our sins.

The soul is a separate entity from the body, like a rider controlling a chariot; the body and mind are represented by the horses.

The soul and body are inextricably linked, one cannot exist without the other; death leads to the demise of both.

An agreement among individuals to form a society and abide by certain rules, surrendering some individual rights for the benefit of the collective.

Conditions that enable individuals and groups to achieve well-being and fulfill their goals in society. It benefits everyone.

Rules or expectations about behavior considered acceptable within a society.

Informal norms based on tradition, violating which doesn't result in severe punishment.

Informal norms that are unwritten, but when violated, result in serious consequences like social exclusion.

Formal rules established by a society that define acceptable behavior and have legal consequences when violated.

The expected behaviors and actions associated with a particular position or status within a society.

Individuals who share similar roles, interests, or characteristics, forming a collective.

Groups or organizations that perform essential functions within a society, like education, healthcare, or religion.

Ideas, beliefs, and practices that are considered important and desirable within a society.