The Dual Forces Shaping the Zeitgeist of the 21st Century
Explain what zeitgeist is in your own words. If you were to look back at this era from a point in the future, what would be some key factors in the zeitgeist of this time and why? Choose and discuss at least two concepts from the concept sheet in your answer.
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book; Hergenhahn's An Introduction to the History of Psychology
The Dual Forces Shaping the Zeitgeist of the 21st Century
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The Dual Forces Shaping the Zeitgeist of the 21st Century
The zeitgeist, a German term, denotes a specific historical era's intellectual, cultural, and ethical atmosphere. It comprises a particular era's society's dominant ideologies, convictions, and principles (Hergenhahn, 2009). In sociology, philosophy, and cultural studies, the term is frequently employed to denote the prevailing cultural ethos of a given period.
When reflecting on this era in the future, prominent elements of the zeitgeist may include the exponential progress of technology and the growing consciousness surrounding climate change. The digital revolution has profoundly altered how individuals work, reside, and