11 Questions
Which concept is NOT central to the view of modernity as described in the text?
Individualism
What is one defining institution of modernity according to the text?
Mass democracy
What type of knowledge is emphasized in the control over a modern ordered world?
Scientific
Which factor is NOT emphasized in the integration process of modernity as per the text?
Castes
What is one area that modern progress seeks to improve according to the text?
Technological advancements
What is the primary assumption of modernity?
A rational actor and an ordered world that can be directed
What is the result of the massive movements of populations from small local communities to large urban settings?
A high division of labour
What is the purpose of national identities in modernity?
To unite differences like gender, race, and religion
What is the focus of modern knowledge in terms of progress?
Both technical and social progress
When did the historical period of modernity begin?
17th century
What is the relationship between modernity and bureaucracy?
Modernity is characterized by a high use of bureaucracy
Explore the key concepts and characteristics of modernity, including empiricism, control through knowledge, progress, autonomy, and tolerance. Learn about the massive movements of populations, high division of labor, commodification, rational markets, bureaucracy, and large-scale integration through national identities.
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