Norwegian History after 1905

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What is central to Sars' concept of history?

The idea that history follows laws (correct)
The idea that history is influenced by individual actions
The idea that history is shaped by social classes
The idea that history is unpredictable

What is the goal of historical writing according to Sars?

To show the randomness of historical events
To highlight the role of individual agency in history
To demonstrate the inevitability of historical outcomes (correct)
To uncover the underlying laws of history

What is the nature of the regularities that govern history, according to Sars?

They are unpredictable and random
They are specific to material phenomena
They are specific to spiritual phenomena
They are applicable to both spiritual and material phenomena (correct)

What is the relationship between history and necessity, according to Sars?

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What was the focus of historical writing in the mid-19th century, according to the text?

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Sars' Concept of History

The central concept of Sars' historical theory is that history follows predictable laws and unfolds according to inevitable patterns.

Goal of Historical Writing (Sars)

Sars believed the goal of historical writing is to demonstrate and explain the inevitability of historical events, showcasing the predetermined nature of history.

Regularities in History (Sars)

Sars argued that the laws governing history apply to both tangible, material events (like economics) and intangible, spiritual phenomena (like societal values).

History and Necessity (Sars)

According to Sars, historical events are not random occurrences. They are the unavoidable consequence of necessary developments, influenced by those historical laws.

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Focus of 19th Century History

In the mid-19th century, historical writing centered on the concept of 'the historical,' focusing on the overarching narrative and grand themes of history.

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Study Notes

Historiography after 1905

The concept of history following laws is central to Sars, but the type of laws is unclear.
Sars' idea of laws governing history emphasizes regularities that apply to both spiritual and material phenomena, making history the result of necessary development rather than random events.
The goal of historical writing is to show that events had to unfold as they did.
In the mid-19th century, "the historical" was connected to Ranke, as previously discussed.

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This quiz covers the key concepts and ideas in Norwegian history after 1905, including the concept of laws in history and how they shape our understanding of the past. Test your knowledge of this period and how historical events are influenced by regular patterns.