The Concept of Progress

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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?

Herbert Spencer

Auguste Comte (correct)

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

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?

Economic structures and class struggles. Signup and view all the answers

What does Nisbet define as a characteristic of progress?

It involves occasional setbacks. Signup and view all the answers

According to the post-developmentalist view, progress is seen as:

A dynamic, evolving process shaped by human action. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of time is defined by events perceived to feel quicker or have deeper significance?

Qualitative Time Signup and view all the answers

What does the qualitative understanding of time focus on?

The social significance and experiences of time. Signup and view all the answers

What societal value might be emphasized differently across cultures regarding progress?

The emphasis on stability and tradition. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Western perspective contribute to the concept of progress?

A Euro-centric view linking progress with less developed civilizations. Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is associated with the idea of social evolution following Darwin's model?

Herbert Spencer Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of time does qualitative time focus on?

Perception based on social change Signup and view all the answers

What does the alternative concept of progress primarily emphasize?

Progress as an unpredictable and evolving process Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is commonly critiqued as a consequence of modernization?

Moral degeneration in societies Signup and view all the answers

Nisbet’s definition of progress suggests it is characterized by which of the following?

Continuous and irreversible advancement Signup and view all the answers

Which concept challenges the traditional idea of progress by suggesting it can lead to social imbalances?

Post-developmentalist view Signup and view all the answers

How did the Enlightenment influence the concept of progress?

By linking progress to universal history and stages of development Signup and view all the answers

What does the Western perspective on progress often include?

A Euro-centric view fostering perceptions of superiority Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed that progress resulted from class struggles in historical materialism?

Karl Marx Signup and view all the answers

What does quantitative time measure?

Units of time such as hours and days Signup and view all the answers