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According to C. Wright Mills, what is the sociological imagination?
According to C. Wright Mills, what is the sociological imagination?
- The capability to understand society without considering personal circumstances.
- The capacity to focus on individual blame rather than social forces.
- The capacity to see the relationship between impersonal social transformations and intimate human self. (correct)
- The ability to shift from examining personal lives to analyzing national budgets.
What does Confucius advocate for as a better approach for leaders instead of overusing laws?
What does Confucius advocate for as a better approach for leaders instead of overusing laws?
- Excessive use of laws to enforce morality
- Using punishments to control people's behavior
- Modeling moral practices and principles for citizens to follow (correct)
- Directing people through strict laws and regulations
What distinguishes Ibn Khaldûn's contribution to sociology?
What distinguishes Ibn Khaldûn's contribution to sociology?
- He was the first to record Chinese philosopher's writings.
- He carried out the first systematic study of sociological subjects and documented his thoughts. (correct)
- He was the strongest advocate for using laws to enforce morality.
- He was the earliest proponent of role modeling in leadership.
What consequence did C. Wright Mills suggest occurs when the individual, not society, becomes the primary focus of blame?
What consequence did C. Wright Mills suggest occurs when the individual, not society, becomes the primary focus of blame?
Who is widely viewed as the first woman sociologist?
Who is widely viewed as the first woman sociologist?
Which philosopher rejected Christianity’s compassion for the weak and championed the 'will to power' and the Übermensch (superman)?
Which philosopher rejected Christianity’s compassion for the weak and championed the 'will to power' and the Übermensch (superman)?
Which sociologist was among the first to consider society as a legitimate subject of scientific observation?
Which sociologist was among the first to consider society as a legitimate subject of scientific observation?
Who developed an evolutionary theory of history, politics, and society, involving social cohesion and decay?
Who developed an evolutionary theory of history, politics, and society, involving social cohesion and decay?
Who identified a set of values, the 'Protestant (work) ethic,' which he attributed to the rise of capitalism?
Who identified a set of values, the 'Protestant (work) ethic,' which he attributed to the rise of capitalism?
Which philosopher contributed to the study of political economy and demography, with a view that population growth would inevitably be checked by famine and disease?
Which philosopher contributed to the study of political economy and demography, with a view that population growth would inevitably be checked by famine and disease?
