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What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
Latin word socii ('allies')
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered social beings?
They cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social cooperation and association
How does Max Weber define human action as 'social'?
If it takes account of the behavior of others and is oriented in its course
What term used from the 1830s onwards in France and the United Kingdom was directly related to what was called the social question?
'Socialism'
In what war did the Italian Socii states rebel against Rome?
'Social War' of 91–87 BC
Test your knowledge of social organisms and their interactions within populations. Explore the etymology of the term 'social' and learn about influential social theorists like Karl Marx.
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