What term did Jaspers use for pivotal moments in history?
Golden Ages
Axial Moments
Renaissance
Axial Period
Answer
The Axial Period, as coined by Jaspers, denotes pivotal eras in history characterized by significant philosophical and religious transformations. Emerging from approximately the 8th century BCE until the 2nd century CE, this era witnessed profound shifts as various civilizations experienced intellectual and spiritual awakenings, leading to the emergence of influential philosophical and religious traditions that continue to shape human thought and culture to this day.
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