The development of technology

The class struggle

The accumulation of wealth

The growth of population

The realization of freedom

The establishment of a classless society

The achievement of perfect knowledge

The creation of a global empire

Theological, Metaphysical, Positive

Primitive, Barbaric, Civilized

Ancient, Medieval, Modern

Agricultural, Industrial, Post-Industrial

That history has reached its culmination in liberal democracy

That history will continue to be characterized by conflict and struggle

That history is cyclical and will eventually return to its starting point

That history is unpredictable and cannot be foreseen

The belief that all knowledge is provisional and subject to revision

The rejection of all traditional beliefs and values

The reliance on intuition and personal experience as the basis of knowledge

The acceptance of authority and tradition as the ultimate source of knowledge

A form of communication that is free from domination and coercion

A type of communication that is focused on achieving consensus

A style of communication that is characterized by its emotional intensity

A mode of communication that is primarily concerned with transmitting information

That it was a period of unprecedented progress and prosperity

That it was a time of great violence and upheaval

That it was an era of profound social and economic change

That it was a century of stagnation and decline

A group of people who share a common culture and history

A society that has reached a high level of technological and economic development

A political entity that exercises control over a large territory

A religious community that follows a particular set of beliefs and practices

That the world will be increasingly divided along cultural and religious lines

That economic factors will be the primary determinant of international conflict

That technological advances will lead to a more peaceful and cooperative world

That the spread of democracy will prevent future wars

That geography and climate have played a decisive role in the development of different societies

That technological innovations have been the primary driver of historical change

That cultural and religious beliefs have been the most important factors in shaping human history

That economic factors have been the determining force in the rise and fall of civilizations

That humanity is on the verge of a new era of technological and biological transformation

That humanity is facing a number of existential threats, such as climate change and nuclear war

That humanity is entering a period of decline and eventual extinction

That humanity is destined to achieve a state of utopia

That population growth will always outpace economic growth, leading to poverty and famine

That economic growth will always outpace population growth, leading to a higher standard of living for all

That population growth and economic growth are independent of each other

That population growth and economic growth are positively correlated

That free trade allows countries to specialize in producing goods in which they have a comparative advantage

That free trade leads to lower prices for consumers

That free trade promotes economic growth and development

That free trade reduces inequality between countries

That the right action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people

That the right action is the one that is in accordance with the will of God

That the right action is the one that is in accordance with the dictates of reason

That the right action is the one that is in accordance with the customs and traditions of society

That economic development is the primary driver of social change

That social change is the primary driver of economic development

That economic and social development are independent of each other

That economic and social development are positively correlated