Understanding Social Organisms

The word '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, human beings are considered social beings because they are intrinsically, necessarily, and by definition social beings who cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social co-operation and association.

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'.

<p>The term 'socialism' was first used from the 1830s onwards in France and the United Kingdom, and it was directly related to what was called the social question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The significance of the Social War of 91–87 BC in relation to the etymology of the word 'social' is that the word derives from the Italian Socii states, which were historical allies of the Roman Republic, although they rebelled against Rome in the Social War of 91–87 BC.</p> Signup and view all the answers