{"product_id":"the-idea-of-progress-paperback","title":"The Idea of Progress - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. B. (John Bagnell) Bury\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating concept of societal advancement with J. B. Bury's \"The Idea Of Progress,\" a seminal work in the philosophy of history. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a deep dive into the historical development of the idea of progress, tracing its evolution from ancient Greece to the modern era. Bury examines how civilizations have conceptualized and pursued advancement, probing the underlying assumptions and historical forces that shape our understanding of social evolution. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cornerstone of historical thought, this book investigates the philosophical underpinnings of progress, questioning its meaning, its trajectory, and its ultimate implications. Readers interested in history, philosophy, and the sociology of civilization will find Bury's analysis both insightful and thought-provoking. Delve into the debates surrounding progress, its impact on historical narratives, and its continuing relevance in contemporary society. Uncover the historical context and intellectual currents that have shaped our modern world through this enduring exploration of a fundamental idea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521304150237,"sku":"9781022955318","price":32.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/7_N1ExAmsr9781022955318.webp?v=1772256260","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-idea-of-progress-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}