History of Social Sciences
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When did the intentional history of social sciences begin?

  • Early 18th century (correct)
  • Early 17th century
  • Mid-18th century
  • Mid-19th century

What term has the term 'social science' come to refer to more generally since the mid-20th century?

  • Only sociology
  • All disciplines that analyze society and culture (correct)
  • Sociology and psychology
  • Sociology and anthropology

Who were some of the pioneers whose articles were included in the grand encyclopedia of Diderot in the 18th century?

  • Rousseau and Kant
  • Descartes and Locke
  • Rousseau and Descartes
  • Rousseau and other pioneers (correct)

Which event significantly influenced the beginnings of social sciences in the 18th century?

<p>Industrial Revolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What intellectual breakaway from the Age of Enlightenment led to the scientific analysis of human society?

<p>Shift towards Modernity discourses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher had theorized on topics like social roles long before the formalization of social sciences?

<p>Confucius (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant challenge to Enlightenment philosophy around the start of the 20th century?

<p>'Substitution of mathematics studies' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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