Social Evolutionism

Social Evolutionism is an academic theory that examines how societies develop and change over time, much like biological organisms. It suggests that cultures evolve in a linear progression, typically moving from simple to more complex forms. This perspective is often linked to ideas of progress in history, meaning that societies can improve and become more advanced. Historicism, closely related, focuses on understanding historical events in the context of their time, emphasizing that social changes are rooted in specific historical circumstances. Together, these concepts seek to explain the dynamics and transformations of human societies through history.