KARL MARX AND SOCIALISM
Karl Marx, founder of scientific socialism, industrial revolution and democratic movements stimulated the study of social and economic history. In
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J.S.MILL – ROMANTIC IDEALISM
In Germany romantic idealism was popular. In England and France before it was enlightenment, romantic idealism was against enlightenment. Rousseau,
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EDWARD GIBBON: ENLIGHTENMENT
Enlightenment was the climax of intellectual revolution which begun in England in 17th century and gained strength in France in
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Research Methodology – Analyzing the Data – Authenticity of Data: Objectivity and Subjectivity:
Objectivity and Subjectivity Objectivity is the capital importance for the growth of healthy historical studies. Herodotus and Greeks freed history
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Research Methodology – Collection of Data: Heuristics
The technique of data collection is called as ‘Heuristics’. It is derived from the Greek word ‘Heuriskein’ which means ‘to
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Research Methodology – Hypothesis
Hypothesis means an idea that is formulated as a starting point for discussion. A working hypothesis is intended to bring
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Research Methodology – Requirements of a Researcher
A researcher has to fulfill certain qualifications for understanding a research. Intellectual curiosity. Personal ambition to gain recognition. To serve
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Research Methodology – Selection of Topic for Research
Historical research aims at making a new contribution to discover the historical truths in the events and developments. This process
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Bibliography
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Footnotes
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