Philosophy of History in the Twentieth Century
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What was the main argument presented in Stalin's booklet on the Marxist philosophy of history?

  • Geographical environment has no influence on the development of society.
  • Geographical environment is the determining influence on the development of society.
  • Societal changes proceed at a slower rate than changes in geographical environment.
  • Geographical environment is an important but not determining influence on the development of society. (correct)

    • Based on the text, which statement best describes the Viconian argument?

  • Geographical environment plays a crucial role in societal development. (correct)
  • Geographical environment has no influence on societal development.
  • Societal changes proceed at a slower rate than changes in geographical environment.
  • Geographical environment is an important but not determining influence on societal development.

    • What is the significance of the changes and development of society proceeding at an incomparably faster rate than the changes and development of geographical environment, according to Stalin?

  • It suggests that societal development is independent of geographical conditions. (correct)
  • It indicates the determining influence of geographical conditions on societal development.
  • It proves that geographical conditions have no influence on societal development.
  • It highlights the constant and indispensable conditions of societal development.

    • How did Stalin and Braudel view the history of man's relationship to the environment?

    <p>They believed it changed so slowly as to be almost timeless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Stalin, what is the relationship between the changes in social systems and changes in geographical conditions in Europe?

    <p>The changes in social systems are completely independent of changes in geographical conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Braudel's main objective in composing the book 'The Mediterranean'?

    <p>To emphasize the cyclical nature of environmental changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What idea, now widespread in the literature on global warming, was not available to historians like Stalin and Braudel?

    <p>The idea that environmental changes can sometimes reach a tipping point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Braudel's position differ from Stalin's regarding the environment?

    <p>Braudel emphasized the cyclic nature of environmental changes, while Stalin viewed it as almost timeless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the rise of environmental history in the late twentieth century contribute to the understanding of human beings?

    <p>It narrowed down the binary of natural/human history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant difference between environmental historians' understanding of human beings and the agency of humans?

    <p>Environmental historians emphasized humans' role in shaping their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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