Founders of Sociology Flashcards
1
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Auguste Compte
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- Positivism
- Father of Sociology
- Applying the Scientific Method to Social World
2
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Herbert Spencer
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- Social Darwinism
- 2nd Founder of Sociology
- “Survival of the fittest”
3
Q
Karl Marx
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- Class Conflict
- Bourgeoisie vs. Proleteriat
(Capitalists vs. exploited workers)
4
Q
Emile Durkheim
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- Social Integration
- Social forms affect behavior
5
Q
Max Weber
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- The Protestant Work Ethic
- Religion & the origin of capitalism
6
Q
Define Social Integration:
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The degree to which people are tied to their social group.
7
Q
Define Class Conflict:
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Marx Term for the struggle between capitalists and workers.
