Industrial Revolution Impact & Economic Schools of Thought
The Industrial Revolution: Economic and Political Impacts
History of the Industrial Revolution and its Meaning
The Industrial Revolution represents a pivotal era in human history, profoundly shaping both economic and political landscapes.
Economic Impact
- Growth of Industrial Capitalism: The Industrial Revolution marked the rise of industrial capitalism, leading to significant wealth accumulation by capitalists. This spurred the formation of financial institutions like banks to manage and invest capital.
Social Democracy: Origins, Principles, and Evolution
Social Democracy
The German Social Democratic Party, founded in 1875, was the principal arena for ideological discussions in which social democracy was forged. It can be considered a synthesis of Marx’s works and some critical revisions.
1. Key Figures and Their Contributions
- Lasalle: Differed by rejecting the view that the State should become a peaceful and progressive agent of socialist transformation. Lasalle’s conceptions permeated the contents of the Gotha program approved in 1875 by the German
Community Project Evaluation: Achieving Goals & Building Density
1) Analyzing the Achievement of Planned Objectives:
To analyze the degree of achievement of planned objectives or tasks, it is necessary to objectify achievements through the formulation of indicators that allow us to evaluate the performance of activities. These indicators should be established from the first phase of the project throughout the community. Hence, to evaluate, the community meets its own image, diagnoses itself better, and can correctly perceive its own internal dynamics of development.
Read MoreUtopian Socialism and Historical Materialism: Key Concepts
Utopian Socialism and Historical Materialism
The term “utopian socialism” was coined in 1839 by Louis Blanqui, but achieved notoriety after the work of Marx and Engels in their Communist Manifesto. They thought that utopian thinkers, though well-intentioned, were guilty of idealism and ingenuity. To avoid being confused with them, they labeled their own theory with the adjective “scientific.” Chronologically, the ideas of utopian socialism reached maturity between 1815 and 1848 (the date of publication
Read MoreCultural Freedom and Pluralism: Rights and Principles
Creation Science
Creation Science: A methodological discourse, rational and proven, without any preconceived value unconditioned outside of science itself and not demonstrated by it. In identifying the most relevant scientific creation, the method is the result.
Technical Capacity
Technical Capacity: Its purpose is the practical application of science, making it useful to society. Technology is increasingly establishing clearer, more defined borders, more divorced from science. The outstanding importance
Read MoreSociology: Foundational Concepts and Influential Figures
Sociology: An Introduction
Sociology is dedicated to the study of society and its phenomena, including social action, social relations, and the groups that form them. It emerged in the 19th century. Auguste Comte coined the term in 1838 in his positivist philosophy course. He is considered the creator of positivism and sociology, examining institutions like family, work, school, and religion. Sociology’s objective is the study of social facts.
Auguste Comte (1798-1857)
- Referred to sociology as “social