Definitions+of+Progress

There are a lot of different definitions of progress and this is not a comprehensive list, but it does provide a range of different viewpoints that should help you as you attempt to form your definitions.

Definition #1 Merriam Webster Dictionary: 2. a forward or onward movement (as to an objective or goal): Advance 3. gradual betterment; especially : the progressive development of humankind.

Definition #2 Scientific Progress: According to the Stanford Encyclopedia there are many different types of scientific progress. The most relevant for us are "economical (the increased funding of scientific research" "educational (the increased skill and expertise of the scientists" "methodological (the invention of new methods of research, the refinement of scientific instruments)" "//cognitive// (increase or advancement of scientific knowledge)" "//technological// progress (increased effectiveness of tools and techniques)" "//social// progress (economic prosperity, quality of life, justice in society)"

Works Cited: "Progress - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary." //Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online//. Web. 10 Jan. 2012. . "(Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)." //Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy//. Web. 11 Jan. 2012. .