Diffusionism vs. Historical Particularism

Diffusionism is the idea that cultural traits and innovations spread from one society to another, suggesting that societies develop by borrowing from each other. In contrast, Historical Particularism argues that each culture is shaped by its unique historical circumstances, emphasizing that cultural development is influenced by specific events, environments, and experiences rather than diffusion alone. While diffusionism highlights the exchange of ideas across cultures, historical particularism focuses on the individuality and context of each culture's evolution, acknowledging that there is no single path of cultural development.