writing "An Outline of a Theory of Civilization"
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“An Outline of a Theory of Civilization” is a seminal 19th-century work by Fukuzawa Yukichi that advocates Western-style modernization and intellectual independence as the path to Japan’s national strength and progress.
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| writing "An Outline of a Theory of Civilization" canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: writing "An Outline of a Theory of Civilization" Context triple: [Fukuzawa Yukichi, knownFor, writing "An Outline of a Theory of Civilization"]
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The Philosophy of Civilization
The Philosophy of Civilization is a two-volume work by Albert Schweitzer that presents his comprehensive ethical and cultural critique of modern society and outlines his philosophy of "reverence for life."
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B.
Muqaddimah as a prolegomenon to history
Muqaddimah as a prolegomenon to history is Ibn Khaldun’s pioneering 14th-century introduction to his universal history, renowned as a foundational work in historiography and the philosophy and sociology of history.
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C.
A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays
A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays is an influential collection of anthropological writings by Bronisław Malinowski that articulates his functionalist approach to understanding culture.
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The Writing of History
The Writing of History is a seminal work by Michel de Certeau that critically examines how historical narratives are constructed, emphasizing the interplay between power, discourse, and the practice of writing history.
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E.
The Concept of History
"The Concept of History" is a philosophical essay by Hannah Arendt that examines how modern understandings of history shape political thought, human action, and our sense of temporal experience.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: writing "An Outline of a Theory of Civilization" Target entity description: “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization” is a seminal 19th-century work by Fukuzawa Yukichi that advocates Western-style modernization and intellectual independence as the path to Japan’s national strength and progress.
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A.
The Philosophy of Civilization
The Philosophy of Civilization is a two-volume work by Albert Schweitzer that presents his comprehensive ethical and cultural critique of modern society and outlines his philosophy of "reverence for life."
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B.
Muqaddimah as a prolegomenon to history
Muqaddimah as a prolegomenon to history is Ibn Khaldun’s pioneering 14th-century introduction to his universal history, renowned as a foundational work in historiography and the philosophy and sociology of history.
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C.
A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays
A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays is an influential collection of anthropological writings by Bronisław Malinowski that articulates his functionalist approach to understanding culture.
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D.
The Writing of History
The Writing of History is a seminal work by Michel de Certeau that critically examines how historical narratives are constructed, emphasizing the interplay between power, discourse, and the practice of writing history.
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E.
The Concept of History
"The Concept of History" is a philosophical essay by Hannah Arendt that examines how modern understandings of history shape political thought, human action, and our sense of temporal experience.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ political philosophy work ⓘ social theory ⓘ |
| advocates |
Western-style modernization
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adoption of Western institutions ⓘ education reform ⓘ intellectual independence from traditional authority ⓘ rationalism ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
Japan’s national strength
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Japan’s progress ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Fukuzawa Yukichi’s modernization program
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Japanese Westernization debates ⓘ |
| author | Fukuzawa Yukichi ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| describes | stages of civilization ⓘ |
| genre |
political thought
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social philosophy ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Meiji period Japan
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linked to:
Meiji era
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| influenced |
Japanese modernization ideology
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Meiji intellectual discourse ⓘ modern Japanese political thought ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
European Enlightenment ideas
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Western liberal thought ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
civilization as a measurable level of development
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distinction between civilized and uncivilized societies ⓘ link between knowledge and national power ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Westernization
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civilization and progress ⓘ intellectual independence ⓘ modernization ⓘ national strength ⓘ |
| opposes |
feudal social structures
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uncritical adherence to tradition ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Japanese ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| significance |
major text of Meiji-era modernization thought
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seminal work in Japanese intellectual history ⓘ |
| supports |
individual autonomy
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merit-based social order ⓘ scientific thinking ⓘ |
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Subject: writing "An Outline of a Theory of Civilization" Description of subject: “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization” is a seminal 19th-century work by Fukuzawa Yukichi that advocates Western-style modernization and intellectual independence as the path to Japan’s national strength and progress.
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