Many Educated Europeans at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

question 49

Multiple Choice

Many educated Europeans at the turn of the twentieth century believed in a set of ideas called eugenics, which argued that

• A) humans could produce "superior" people through selective breeding and that it was their national duty to prevent the disabled and other "inferior" degenerates from reproducing.
• B) astrology, metaphysics, and spirit forces could be scientifically proven through psychical research and Eastern philosophies.
• C) the invisible hand of the market was the only guiding force in the social and political order.
• D) a universal language known as Esperanto should be taught to all children as a means of creating a global, unified culture.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Rationality

A type of reasoning or logic focused on selecting the most efficient means to achieve a specific goal or end, without necessarily considering ethical or moral implications.

Welfare Policies

Government initiatives designed to support the well-being of the population, particularly the most vulnerable, through services and financial assistance.

Authority

Is legitimate, institutionalized power.

Social Relationship

A connection between individuals based on social interactions, affiliations, or roles within a community or society.