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Historicists believe society follows immutable laws from "summary" of The Poverty of Historicism by Karl Popper

Historicists hold the view that there exist universal laws governing the development of societies, and that these laws are immutable. They believe that these laws are discoverable through historical analysis, and once uncovered, can be used to predict the course of social development. This belief in the predictability of social events stems from their assumption that history is subject to predetermined patterns that repeat themselves over time. According to historicists, these laws are not influenced by human actions or decisions, but rather operate independently of individual will or agency. They argue that these laws determine the trajectory of society, regardless of ...
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    The Poverty of Historicism

    Karl Popper

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