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What is the etymology of the word 'social'?
The word 'social' derives from the Latin word socii ('allies'), particularly derived from the Italian Socii states, historical allies of the Roman Republic.
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered 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 cooperation and association.
How does Max Weber define human action as 'social'?
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 was the term 'socialism' directly related to in the 1830s?
The term 'socialism', used from the 1830s onwards in France and the United Kingdom, was directly related to what was called the social question.
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