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According to the given text, what is the etymology of the word 'social'?
According to the given text, what is the etymology of the word 'social'?
- It is derived from the Latin word 'socii' (correct)
- It is derived from the Social War of 91–87 BC
- It is derived from the Italian word 'socii'
- It is derived from the Roman Republic
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered social beings?
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered social beings?
- Because they are gregarious creatures
- Because they are historically allies of the Roman Republic
- Because they are born with social characteristics
- Because they cannot survive without social cooperation and association (correct)
According to Max Weber, what defines human action as 'social'?
According to Max Weber, what defines human action as 'social'?
- If it is based on historical alliances
- If it is independent of subjective meanings
- If it is intrinsically social
- If it takes account of the behavior of others (correct)
What does Marx believe about the social characteristics of human beings?
What does Marx believe about the social characteristics of human beings?
According to the text, where did the word 'social' originate from?
According to the text, where did the word 'social' originate from?
What term was often used interchangeably with 'socialist' in reference to the organization of economic enterprise socialists advocated?
What term was often used interchangeably with 'socialist' in reference to the organization of economic enterprise socialists advocated?
According to the text, what is the significance of social interaction among organisms?
According to the text, what is the significance of social interaction among organisms?
According to the text, what did the term 'social' in modern 'socialism' refer to?
According to the text, what did the term 'social' in modern 'socialism' refer to?
What does 'social' often refer to in contemporary society?
What does 'social' often refer to in contemporary society?
What did early socialists contend about competitive market societies?
What did early socialists contend about competitive market societies?
What perspective formed the foundation for Karl Marx's materialist conception of history?
What perspective formed the foundation for Karl Marx's materialist conception of history?
In what way is the social domain often contrasted with that of physical nature?
In what way is the social domain often contrasted with that of physical nature?
What did the term 'socialist' often refer to in reference to the organization of economic enterprise?
What did the term 'socialist' often refer to in reference to the organization of economic enterprise?
What was the modern concept of socialism evolved in response to?
What was the modern concept of socialism evolved in response to?
According to socialists, what are human social relations and incentive-structures influenced by?
According to socialists, what are human social relations and incentive-structures influenced by?
What do policy concerns include in contemporary society?
What do policy concerns include in contemporary society?
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