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In The Idea of Progress, J. B. Bury presents a sweeping intellectual history of one of humanity’s most powerful and enduring concepts: the belief that civilization moves steadily forward toward improvement. Written in the early twentieth century, this landmark work explores how the notion of progress—once absent from ancient thought—emerged in the Enlightenment and evolved into a guiding principle of modern society. Bury traces the idea’s origins through classical philosophy, medieval theology, Renaissance humanism, and scientific revolution, revealing how shifts in knowledge, faith, and politics gradually reshaped the way people viewed history and the future. With clarity and erudition, he demonstrates that progress is not an eternal truth but a cultural construct, born of specific moments in time yet capable of inspiring profound hope and ambition. Both a history of ideas and a meditation on the destiny of humanity, The Idea of Progress invites readers to reflect on whether progress is inevitable, illusory, or fragile. For students of philosophy, history, and cultural thought, Bury’s classic remains a foundational text—an essential guide to understanding the intellectual forces that shaped the modern world.
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