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Introduction to Sociology

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Introduction to Sociology

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Who coined the word 'sociology'?

Auguste Comte

What is the meaning of the word 'sociology'?

The study of society

Who is known as the father of Sociology?

Auguste Comte

Which sociologist defined sociology as 'the systematic study of society'?

<p>Macionis</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Emile Durkheim, what is sociology?

<p>The study of social institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defined sociology as 'the scientific study of social life'?

<p>Ogburn and Nimkoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which schools of thought regarding the scope of Sociology are mentioned in the passage?

<p>The Formalistic and Synthetic schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Synthetic school, what is the scope of Sociology?

<p>Vast and general</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the supporters of the Synthetic school?

<p>Ginsberg, Durkheim, Comte, Sorokin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sociology's purpose according to the passage?

<p>To understand human action and consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject matter of sociology according to the passage?

<p>Diverse topics ranging from crime to religion to social stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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