Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
blog 4
Blog 4
New ideas in politics and philosophy tend to emerge in times of social, political, and/or economic stress? How can this be explained?
At times of social, political, or economic stress, people particularly distrust the government. They don’t know what to expect but no one expects anything good. Because of this, everyone knows that changes need to be made. It usually starts with a philosophy of change, which then translates into the practical politics.
People come up with various ideas. Not many want to hold high government positions in times of trouble. However, some individuals see the desperation of others as their chance to earn respect and fame. The expectations of society combined with aspirations of these individuals bring about dramatic changes.
For example, during the Great Depression, the government, for the first time, interfered with the economy by ordering public projects so that more people could’ve gotten jobs. In ancient China, if a ruler crushed the opposition and won wars, he had the Mandate of Heavens, and therefore the people. If the ruler didn’t succeed, that meant he wasn’t supported by the Heavens and a new one was needed with new political ideas and new philosophies.
New ideas in politics and philosophy tend to emerge in times of social, political, and/or economic stress? How can this be explained?
At times of social, political, or economic stress, people particularly distrust the government. They don’t know what to expect but no one expects anything good. Because of this, everyone knows that changes need to be made. It usually starts with a philosophy of change, which then translates into the practical politics.
People come up with various ideas. Not many want to hold high government positions in times of trouble. However, some individuals see the desperation of others as their chance to earn respect and fame. The expectations of society combined with aspirations of these individuals bring about dramatic changes.
For example, during the Great Depression, the government, for the first time, interfered with the economy by ordering public projects so that more people could’ve gotten jobs. In ancient China, if a ruler crushed the opposition and won wars, he had the Mandate of Heavens, and therefore the people. If the ruler didn’t succeed, that meant he wasn’t supported by the Heavens and a new one was needed with new political ideas and new philosophies.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
blog number 3
Population growth was the most significant development of the Classical Period. Do you agree or disagree?
It's hard to decide what the most significant development of the Classical Period was. The growth of population definitely contributed to the development. Because of the increasing population, there were more needs in goods, labor, and food. All that stimulated the development of new farming and building techniques, other technologies. In turn, these developments stimulated population growth - less people died of hunger, more lived to adulthood. There were many intertwined major and minor developments that influenced each other. Each of them contributed to the Classical Period.For instance, progress in trade and creating the network of exchange was another major factor in development. A social hierarchy was developed and the financial differences increased between occupants of different jobs; meaning some groups of society could afford expensive goods and a proper education. Life became not only about surviving but also about creating arts, writing, and study. Since more people lived in cities or towns, it was easier to communicate and build roads. A network of exchange was created, circulating goods, inventions, studies, and ideas.
In conclusion, I don’t think there was one most significant development. Population growth was one of many; these developments, combined, characterized the Classical Period.
It's hard to decide what the most significant development of the Classical Period was. The growth of population definitely contributed to the development. Because of the increasing population, there were more needs in goods, labor, and food. All that stimulated the development of new farming and building techniques, other technologies. In turn, these developments stimulated population growth - less people died of hunger, more lived to adulthood. There were many intertwined major and minor developments that influenced each other. Each of them contributed to the Classical Period.For instance, progress in trade and creating the network of exchange was another major factor in development. A social hierarchy was developed and the financial differences increased between occupants of different jobs; meaning some groups of society could afford expensive goods and a proper education. Life became not only about surviving but also about creating arts, writing, and study. Since more people lived in cities or towns, it was easier to communicate and build roads. A network of exchange was created, circulating goods, inventions, studies, and ideas.
In conclusion, I don’t think there was one most significant development. Population growth was one of many; these developments, combined, characterized the Classical Period.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
jchs humanities blog 2
Before studying the particular civilizations of the Classical Period, but after reading the introduction to this time period, what do you believe was the biggest change that occurred during this time period?
In my opinion, the biggest and also most important change was that trade routes all over Eurasia formed. Before the Empires, there were tribes and villages but the trade routes were probably under 1000 miles. All over the world, different societies had leads in many various fields. Before the Classical Age, people didn't have access to the discoveries and inventions of other civilizations. Trade centers with goods from everywhere became educated and advanced cities that inspired more creativity.For the first time, people could build on and combine the knowledge of others.
In my opinion, the biggest and also most important change was that trade routes all over Eurasia formed. Before the Empires, there were tribes and villages but the trade routes were probably under 1000 miles. All over the world, different societies had leads in many various fields. Before the Classical Age, people didn't have access to the discoveries and inventions of other civilizations. Trade centers with goods from everywhere became educated and advanced cities that inspired more creativity.For the first time, people could build on and combine the knowledge of others.
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