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Who coined the term 'social' and what is its etymological origin?
The term 'social' derives from the Latin word socii ('allies'). It is particularly derived from the Italian Socii states, historical allies of the Roman Republic.
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered to be intrinsically social beings?
Karl Marx believed that human beings are intrinsically, necessarily, and by definition social beings who cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social co-operation and association.
How does Max Weber define 'social' in the context of human action?
Max Weber defines human action as 'social' if, by virtue of the subjective meanings attached to the action by individuals, it 'takes account of the behavior of others, and is thereby oriented in its course'.
What term used in the 1830s in France and the United Kingdom was directly related to the 'social question'?
The term 'socialism' was used from the 1830s onwards in France and the United Kingdom and was directly related to what was called the social question.
What were the Socii states, and what was their historical significance?
The Socii states were historical allies of the Roman Republic, although they rebelled against Rome in the Social War of 91–87 BC.
Test your knowledge of social organisms, interactions between populations, and the etymology of the word 'social'. Explore the theories of social theorists like Karl Marx.
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