A pejorative term used to reject the belief that there is pattern in history and that the future is ...........

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A pejorative term used to reject the belief that there is pattern in history and that the future is determined by the past. The term was introduced by Mannheim and adopted by Troelsch to place more responsibility on humans and to open up the future to alternative, well considered futures.

Philosophy of history

Historical realism

Historical determinism

Historicism

Explanation:

- Option 1: Philosophy of history

- This term refers to the study of the development of human history and its meaning or direction. It involves analyzing historical events, processes, and patterns.

- Option 2: Historical realism

- This less commonly used term might refer to the belief that historical events are real, tangible occurrences that can be studied scientifically. It does not specifically relate to rejecting patterns in history.

- Option 3: Historical determinism

- This is the belief that history follows strict laws or patterns that dictate the future, emphasizing that outcomes are predetermined by historical conditions.

- Option 4: Historicism

- Often used pejoratively to describe the belief that history follows set patterns or laws. This term suggests history inherently determines the future, reducing human agency. Used to argue that history can open up spaces for different, well-considered futures.