The idea of progress: an inquiry into its origin and growth John B Bury 1920 2 substantive philosophy of history classics of substantial philosophy of history progress/decline
Esquisse d'un tableau historique des progrès de l'esprit humain. // [Sketch of a historical depiction of the progress achieved by the human spirit] Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat Condorcet 1794 2 substantive philosophy of history classics of substantial philosophy of history progress/decline