18 Questions
In which century did the revival of interest in social science occur?
18th century
Who was the first person to invent the term 'sociology'?
Auguste Comte
Which two individuals broke a new path for politics and history?
Montesquieu and Voltaire
When did capitalism begin to outgrow its early state and become dominant in Western Europe?
18th century
What were some of the issues that developed during the accelerated urbanization in the 18th century?
Slums, alcoholism, brutality of manners
When did social science attain a firm and respectable position in leading European countries?
19th century
What led to the development of Sociology in Europe in the middle of the 19th century?
The intellectual, scientific, and industrial revolutions
How did the intellectual revolution impact society?
Offered new principles, ideals, and beliefs, changing people's outlook on life
Which of the following social science disciplines provides its own definition of scope, research agenda, and research methods?
Political science
What is one commonality shared by all social science disciplines mentioned in the text?
They provide their own definitions of scope and research agenda
What impact does social science have on our understanding of the world?
It provides a deeper understanding beyond our immediate experience
Why did some individuals direct their attention to investigate social phenomena during the revolutions in Europe?
Due to social problems, issues, and social unrest caused by rapid changes
When did the discipline of history begin its formative years as a social science?
In the 19th century
How were academic historians in the 20th century different from previous centuries?
Focused less on epic nationalistic narratives
When did the field of digital history start using computer technology for historical data?
Recently
In which period did scholars argue that selling goods at a just price was a moral obligation of business?
Medieval times (middle Ages - 5th to 15th century)
When was economics not considered a separate discipline until it was examined by Greeks?
Nineteenth century
What did academic historians focus on in the 20th century, leading to more complex analyses?
Social and intellectual forces
This quiz covers the efforts spent on the study of man and society in the 18th century, including the publications of influential works like Hobbes' Leviathan, Lock's Two Treatises on Government, Vico's New Science, and Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws. It also discusses the revival of social science interest and the rise of capitalism during this period.
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