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Who is credited with introducing the independent discipline of Sociology?
Who is credited with introducing the independent discipline of Sociology?
- Max Weber
- Karl Marx
- Auguste Comte (correct)
- Emile Durkheim
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'sociology'?
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'sociology'?
- The study of individual behavior
- The study of ancient civilizations
- The study of societies and societal groups (correct)
- The study of natural sciences
In 1839, how did Comte define sociology?
In 1839, how did Comte define sociology?
- The study of individual psychology
- The science of human association (correct)
- The analysis of natural sciences
- The study of gregarious life
What did Auguste Comte initially feel about the 'hybrid' character of sociology?
What did Auguste Comte initially feel about the 'hybrid' character of sociology?
What are the two distinct sources upon which sociology is dependent, according to its etymological meaning?
What are the two distinct sources upon which sociology is dependent, according to its etymological meaning?
Which thinker expressed satisfaction about the 'hybridization' of sociology?
Which thinker expressed satisfaction about the 'hybridization' of sociology?
Which sociologist defined sociology as 'the science which attempts the interpretative understanding of social action in order thereby to arrive at a causal explanation of its cause and effects'?
Which sociologist defined sociology as 'the science which attempts the interpretative understanding of social action in order thereby to arrive at a causal explanation of its cause and effects'?
According to Emile Durkheim, what is sociology the study of?
According to Emile Durkheim, what is sociology the study of?
Who defined sociology as the science that deals with social groups: their internal forms or modes of organisation, the processes that tend to maintain or change these forms of organisation, and the relations between groups?
Who defined sociology as the science that deals with social groups: their internal forms or modes of organisation, the processes that tend to maintain or change these forms of organisation, and the relations between groups?
According to Maclver and Page, what is sociology about?
According to Maclver and Page, what is sociology about?
Who defined sociology as the study of social groups on the basis of social interaction?
Who defined sociology as the study of social groups on the basis of social interaction?
What does the American Sociological Association define sociology as?
What does the American Sociological Association define sociology as?
What did Auguste Comte introduce for the first time?
What did Auguste Comte introduce for the first time?
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'sociology'?
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'sociology'?
How did Auguste Comte initially feel about the 'hybrid' character of sociology?
How did Auguste Comte initially feel about the 'hybrid' character of sociology?
What did Emile Durkheim define sociology as?
What did Emile Durkheim define sociology as?
Who defined sociology as 'the science which attempts the interpretative understanding of social action'?
Who defined sociology as 'the science which attempts the interpretative understanding of social action'?
Who expressed satisfaction about the 'hybridization' of sociology?
Who expressed satisfaction about the 'hybridization' of sociology?
How did Max Weber define sociology?
How did Max Weber define sociology?
According to Emile Durkheim, what is sociology about?
According to Emile Durkheim, what is sociology about?
How did Harry M. Johnson define sociology?
How did Harry M. Johnson define sociology?
What did Maclver and Page define sociology as?
What did Maclver and Page define sociology as?
How did Georg Simmel define sociology?
How did Georg Simmel define sociology?
How does the American Sociological Association define sociology?
How does the American Sociological Association define sociology?
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Sociology's Founder
Sociology's Founder
Auguste Comte is credited with establishing sociology as a separate academic discipline.
Sociology's Etymology
Sociology's Etymology
Sociology, etymologically, refers to the study of societies and social groups.
Comte's 1839 Definition
Comte's 1839 Definition
In 1839, Comte defined sociology as the science of human association.
Comte's Initial View on Sociology
Comte's Initial View on Sociology
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Sociology's Sources
Sociology's Sources
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Comte's Satisfaction (Sociology)
Comte's Satisfaction (Sociology)
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Max Weber's Definition
Max Weber's Definition
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Durkheim's Focus
Durkheim's Focus
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Johnson's Definition
Johnson's Definition
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Maclver and Page's View
Maclver and Page's View
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Simmel's Definition (Sociology)
Simmel's Definition (Sociology)
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ASA's Definition
ASA's Definition
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Comte's Introduction
Comte's Introduction
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Etymological Meaning (alternative)
Etymological Meaning (alternative)
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Comte's Initial Hesitation
Comte's Initial Hesitation
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Durkheim's Perspective
Durkheim's Perspective
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Another Comte's Definition (incorrect)
Another Comte's Definition (incorrect)
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Comte's Satisfaction (accurate)
Comte's Satisfaction (accurate)
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Comte's systematic study of societies
Comte's systematic study of societies
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Sociology (ASA Definition)
Sociology (ASA Definition)
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Study Notes
Development of Sociology
- Auguste Comte is credited with introducing the independent discipline of sociology.
- The etymological meaning of the term 'sociology' is the study of society (from Greek words "socius" meaning companion or associate, and "logos" meaning study or science).
Early Definitions of Sociology
- In 1839, Auguste Comte defined sociology as the scientific study of social phenomena.
- Comte initially felt that sociology had a 'hybrid' character, being a combination of two distinct sources: the philosophical and the scientific.
Contributions of Sociologists
- Max Weber defined sociology as 'the science which attempts the interpretative understanding of social action in order to arrive at a causal explanation of its cause and effects'.
- Emile Durkheim defined sociology as the study of social facts, which are the external, observable, and constraining aspects of social life.
- Robert Maclver and Page defined sociology as the science that deals with social groups: their internal forms or modes of organisation, the processes that tend to maintain or change these forms of organisation, and the relations between groups.
- Georg Simmel defined sociology as the study of social groups on the basis of social interaction.
Current Definition of Sociology
- According to the American Sociological Association, sociology is the study of the institutions and structures of societies, as well as the relationships among individuals within those societies.
- Harry M. Johnson defined sociology as the study of social relationships, institutions, and social structures.
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