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When did the intentional history of social sciences begin?
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?
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?
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?
Which event significantly influenced the beginnings of social sciences in the 18th century?
What intellectual breakaway from the Age of Enlightenment led to the scientific analysis of human society?
What intellectual breakaway from the Age of Enlightenment led to the scientific analysis of human society?
Which philosopher had theorized on topics like social roles long before the formalization of social sciences?
Which philosopher had theorized on topics like social roles long before the formalization of social sciences?
What was a significant challenge to Enlightenment philosophy around the start of the 20th century?
What was a significant challenge to Enlightenment philosophy around the start of the 20th century?