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What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
Latin word socii
According to Karl Marx, how are human beings defined?
Intrinsically and necessarily social beings
How does Max Weber define 'social' human action?
Action oriented in its course by behavior of others
When was the term 'socialism' first used?
19th century
What was the historical significance of the Italian Socii states?
Allies of the Roman Republic
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered to be social beings?
Because they cannot survive and meet their needs without social cooperation
What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
Derived from the Italian word socii ('allies')
How does Max Weber define 'social' human action?
As actions that take account of the behavior of others
What was the historical significance of the Italian Socii states?
They led a rebellion against the Roman Republic
In what way was the term 'socialism' directly related to the 'social question'?
It emerged as a response to addressing social inequality
Test your knowledge about social organisms and interacting populations, and their significance in social theory. Learn about the etymology of the word 'social' and the perspectives of social theorists such as Karl Marx.
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