Paleolithic Vs Neolithic Research Paper
Argumentative Essay
The issue focused on this essay will be whether or not the change to Neolithic Age had a positive impact on society. The Paleolithic age, also known as the Old Stone Age, was from 2.5 million to 8000 B.C. The Neolithic age, also referred to as the New Stone Age, took place from 8000 B.C. to 3000 B.C. Some may argue that the Paleolithic era was the best time to live because of its people’s liberating ways. On the other hand, the Neolithic era was indeed the best thing for society, allowing a more reliable means of living.
The decision to transition from the Paleolithic to Neolithic society was best. An example to support this claim would be in Baier. Susan Wise. The Story of the World - “If the weather and location was good this life could have been a relatively rich one…” this clearly shows that during the Paleolithic time, people were dependent …show more content…
In the article, the author suggests that “When on a hunt, Paleolithic only has to follow his own rules. Not the rules of a group.”- Abraham and Pfeffer, Enjoying Global History. This hints at the fact that during this time period men had freedom, or the liberty to do as they pleased. This differs from the New Stone Age because the “Neolithic man settled down and became a farmer, he has to live according to the rules of a group.”- Abraham and Pfeffer, Enjoying Global History. It is evident that because the Neolithic man has devoted himself to the village, he has to therefore follow the rules of the group, losing his liberty to do as he wants. There is also the fact to face that “the Paleo diet can make you fitter as well as healthier” – Burfoot, Amby “Should you be Eating like a Caveman?” This is because the Old Stone Age’s people ate low fat proteins and healthy fats, with very little to no carbohydrates at all. To summarize, the Paleolithic time period also had its advantages over the Neolithic
The issue focused on this essay will be whether or not the change to Neolithic Age had a positive impact on society. The Paleolithic age, also known as the Old Stone Age, was from 2.5 million to 8000 B.C. The Neolithic age, also referred to as the New Stone Age, took place from 8000 B.C. to 3000 B.C. Some may argue that the Paleolithic era was the best time to live because of its people’s liberating ways. On the other hand, the Neolithic era was indeed the best thing for society, allowing a more reliable means of living.
The decision to transition from the Paleolithic to Neolithic society was best. An example to support this claim would be in Baier. Susan Wise. The Story of the World - “If the weather and location was good this life could have been a relatively rich one…” this clearly shows that during the Paleolithic time, people were dependent …show more content…
In the article, the author suggests that “When on a hunt, Paleolithic only has to follow his own rules. Not the rules of a group.”- Abraham and Pfeffer, Enjoying Global History. This hints at the fact that during this time period men had freedom, or the liberty to do as they pleased. This differs from the New Stone Age because the “Neolithic man settled down and became a farmer, he has to live according to the rules of a group.”- Abraham and Pfeffer, Enjoying Global History. It is evident that because the Neolithic man has devoted himself to the village, he has to therefore follow the rules of the group, losing his liberty to do as he wants. There is also the fact to face that “the Paleo diet can make you fitter as well as healthier” – Burfoot, Amby “Should you be Eating like a Caveman?” This is because the Old Stone Age’s people ate low fat proteins and healthy fats, with very little to no carbohydrates at all. To summarize, the Paleolithic time period also had its advantages over the Neolithic