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The book delves into the concept of Progress as a fundamental principle shaping Western civilization, analyzing its historical roots and implications. It examines how Progress has become a criterion for evaluating social theories, intertwining with ideals of liberty and democracy. The text also critiques the association of Progress with various ideologies, including socialism and militarism, highlighting its role in justifying political actions, even those leading to oppression. Ultimately, it questions the validity of social and political theories that do not align with this dominant idea.
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The Idea of Progress, J. B. Bury
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2021
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- Titel
- The Idea of Progress
- Untertitel
- An Inquiry into Its Origin and Growth
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- J. B. Bury
- Verlag
- Writat
- Verlag
- 2021
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9789390439911
- Kategorie
- Sozialwissenschaften
- Beschreibung
- The book delves into the concept of Progress as a fundamental principle shaping Western civilization, analyzing its historical roots and implications. It examines how Progress has become a criterion for evaluating social theories, intertwining with ideals of liberty and democracy. The text also critiques the association of Progress with various ideologies, including socialism and militarism, highlighting its role in justifying political actions, even those leading to oppression. Ultimately, it questions the validity of social and political theories that do not align with this dominant idea.