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What was the view of progress during Ancient Greece?
What was the view of progress during Ancient Greece?
- Progress was defined as a return to traditional values.
- Progress was viewed as a transition to a better, more advanced state. (correct)
- Progress was seen as an endless cycle.
- Progress was linked to technological advancements only.
Which philosopher associated progress with three stages: theological, metaphysical, and positive?
Which philosopher associated progress with three stages: theological, metaphysical, and positive?
- Herbert Spencer
- Auguste Comte (correct)
- Karl Marx
- Emile Durkheim
What is a key critique regarding the idea of continuous progress?
What is a key critique regarding the idea of continuous progress?
- Urbanization can lead to positive social changes.
- Modernization has no negative effects.
- Progress guarantees social equality.
- Industrialization can result in moral degeneration. (correct)
How did Marx define the driving force behind social change?
How did Marx define the driving force behind social change?
What does Nisbet define as a characteristic of progress?
What does Nisbet define as a characteristic of progress?
According to the post-developmentalist view, progress is seen as:
According to the post-developmentalist view, progress is seen as:
Which type of time is defined by events perceived to feel quicker or have deeper significance?
Which type of time is defined by events perceived to feel quicker or have deeper significance?
What does the qualitative understanding of time focus on?
What does the qualitative understanding of time focus on?
What societal value might be emphasized differently across cultures regarding progress?
What societal value might be emphasized differently across cultures regarding progress?
What does the Western perspective contribute to the concept of progress?
What does the Western perspective contribute to the concept of progress?
Which philosopher is associated with the idea of social evolution following Darwin's model?
Which philosopher is associated with the idea of social evolution following Darwin's model?
What aspect of time does qualitative time focus on?
What aspect of time does qualitative time focus on?
What does the alternative concept of progress primarily emphasize?
What does the alternative concept of progress primarily emphasize?
Which of the following is commonly critiqued as a consequence of modernization?
Which of the following is commonly critiqued as a consequence of modernization?
Nisbet’s definition of progress suggests it is characterized by which of the following?
Nisbet’s definition of progress suggests it is characterized by which of the following?
Which concept challenges the traditional idea of progress by suggesting it can lead to social imbalances?
Which concept challenges the traditional idea of progress by suggesting it can lead to social imbalances?
How did the Enlightenment influence the concept of progress?
How did the Enlightenment influence the concept of progress?
What does the Western perspective on progress often include?
What does the Western perspective on progress often include?
Which philosopher believed that progress resulted from class struggles in historical materialism?
Which philosopher believed that progress resulted from class struggles in historical materialism?
What does quantitative time measure?
What does quantitative time measure?
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Ancient Greek view of progress
Ancient Greek view of progress
Early Greek philosophers saw progress as advancement to a better, more sophisticated state.
Middle Ages view of progress
Middle Ages view of progress
Progress in the Middle Ages was viewed as a gradual improvement in ideas and knowledge.
Comte's stages of progress
Comte's stages of progress
Comte described three stages of societal development: theological, metaphysical, and positive (scientific).
Spencer's social evolution
Spencer's social evolution
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Marx's historical materialism
Marx's historical materialism
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Defining Progress (Nisbet)
Defining Progress (Nisbet)
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20th Century Challenges to Progress
20th Century Challenges to Progress
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Post-developmentalist view
Post-developmentalist view
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Qualitative Time
Qualitative Time
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Social Time's Role
Social Time's Role
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Ancient Greek Progress
Ancient Greek Progress
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Middle Ages Progress
Middle Ages Progress
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Comte's Stages
Comte's Stages
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Spencer's Social Ev.
Spencer's Social Ev.
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Marx's Historical Mat.
Marx's Historical Mat.
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Defining Progress (Nisbet)
Defining Progress (Nisbet)
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20th Century Progress Challenges
20th Century Progress Challenges
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Post-Development Progress
Post-Development Progress
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Qualitative Time
Qualitative Time
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Social Time's Role
Social Time's Role
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