HIST109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: East-Central Europe, Classical Mechanics, Factions Of Halo
2 Dec 2015
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Success (of european country): homogenous nation state? o. But: central + eastern europe= multiethnic empires (russian, Based on newtonian physics (the world was a discernable place) o. The objective of rational human beings was to determine said laws. These laws would allow you to understand/predict how the universe would unfold predictions, you can change it. Belief: through these laws you can predict the future. Subatomic matter performed differently than physics would have expected. Came up with theories of how society might be run: o. Suggested that the same evolutionary traits that apply to biological also apply to humans. Also compared in europe itself: (based on economic output, social reasons, etc. ) Based on idea of their apparently pernicious influence over society. Perceived to be in proportionally high positions of influence. Race was the perceived reason for difference in ability. By the end of the 19th century the idea that jews should be moved were prevalent.
