Study of Man and Society in the 18th Century
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In which century did the revival of interest in social science occur?

  • 18th century (correct)
  • 19th century
  • 17th century
  • 20th century
  • Who was the first person to invent the term 'sociology'?

  • Auguste Comte (correct)
  • Vico
  • Locke
  • Hobbes
  • Which two individuals broke a new path for politics and history?

  • Locke and Montesquieu
  • Hobbes and Comte
  • Vico and Locke
  • Montesquieu and Voltaire (correct)
  • When did capitalism begin to outgrow its early state and become dominant in Western Europe?

    <p>18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the issues that developed during the accelerated urbanization in the 18th century?

    <p>Slums, alcoholism, brutality of manners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did social science attain a firm and respectable position in leading European countries?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the development of Sociology in Europe in the middle of the 19th century?

    <p>The intellectual, scientific, and industrial revolutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the intellectual revolution impact society?

    <p>Offered new principles, ideals, and beliefs, changing people's outlook on life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following social science disciplines provides its own definition of scope, research agenda, and research methods?

    <p>Political science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one commonality shared by all social science disciplines mentioned in the text?

    <p>They provide their own definitions of scope and research agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does social science have on our understanding of the world?

    <p>It provides a deeper understanding beyond our immediate experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some individuals direct their attention to investigate social phenomena during the revolutions in Europe?

    <p>Due to social problems, issues, and social unrest caused by rapid changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the discipline of history begin its formative years as a social science?

    <p>In the 19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were academic historians in the 20th century different from previous centuries?

    <p>Focused less on epic nationalistic narratives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the field of digital history start using computer technology for historical data?

    <p>Recently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which period did scholars argue that selling goods at a just price was a moral obligation of business?

    <p>Medieval times (middle Ages - 5th to 15th century)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was economics not considered a separate discipline until it was examined by Greeks?

    <p>Nineteenth century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did academic historians focus on in the 20th century, leading to more complex analyses?

    <p>Social and intellectual forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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