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Charles Darwin
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection
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On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin's book explained how various species evolve over time and only those with advantages can survive and reproduce
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natural selection
A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment and the weeding out of unfit species.
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theory of evolution
states that organisms change and develop over time to adapt an increase rate of survival
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Herbert Spencer
English Philosopher "Survival of the fittest"; Social Darwinism between societies and cultures
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Social Darwinism
The application of ideas about evolution and "survival of the fittest" to human societies - particularly as a justification for their imperialist expansion.
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Survival of the Fittest
Phrase used by Herbert Spencer that justified not imperialism and the bad treatment of the poor. They are too weak to survive.
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Victorian Era
the time frame spanning the reign of Queen Victoria of England (1837-1901)
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materialism
the philosophy that everything, including the human mind and consciousness is made of matter/substance, or influenced by it.
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physicalism
the theory that human beings can be explained completely and adequately in terms of their physical or material components
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positivism
the belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation only. Emphasizes rational and scientific analysis of nature and human affairs
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Auguste Comte
Founder of positivism philosophy and sociology.
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modernism
Philosophy rejecting traditional beliefs and morals as out-dated. Rationality, industry, and technology were cornerstones of progress and human achievement.
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irrationalism
Any explanation of human behavior stressing determinants that are not under rational control—for example, explanations that emphasize the importance of emotions or unconscious mechanisms.
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Georges Sorel
French political philosopher who argued social change required revolutionary action.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German philosopher who said ideas such as reason, democracy, and progress should be questioned. Described the decay of traditional moral structure in Europe. "God is Dead"
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Henri Bergson
A French philosopher who said that personal experiences and intuition were more important than rational thought and thinking. Rejected established values--embraced change.
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Sigmund Freud
Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, and the father of modern psychology.
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psychoanalysis
a clinical method for treating mental health through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.
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Albert Einstein
German physicist who developed the theory of relativity, which states that time, space, and mass are relative to each other and not fixed.
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Max Planck
German physicist who developed quantum theory which attempts to explain the physics of atomic and subatomic processes.
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quantum mechanics
describes the motions of subatomic particles and atoms as waves and is the foundation for invention of things such as computers, lasers, GPS, and MRI.
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