In the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, the Doctrine of Catastrophism

question 33

Essay

In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the doctrine of catastrophism was used to describe how the Earth had been shaped quickly by fast, violent catastrophes and was therefore very young.In the eighteenth century, James Hutton developed the principle of uniformitarianism, which stated that the Earth was shaped by small, gradual changes occurring over a long period of time, making the Earth much older.Which view (if either)is correct, and why?

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Definitions:

Empire Building

The practice of accumulating power and expanding influence within an organization, often for personal gains rather than for the benefit of the organization.

Apple-Polishing

Acting in a manner aimed at gaining favor or approval, typically through flattery or sycophancy.

Social IOUs

Informal obligations or debts of favor acquired through social interactions and networking, often leveraged for mutual benefit in personal or professional contexts.

Organizational Politics

The use of power and social networking within an organization to achieve changes that benefit the organization or individuals within it.