positivism key people Flashcards
1
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compte
A
- believed sociology should be studied the same way as natural science and value free experiments should take place to find out more as they provide a rational insight without religion or superstition
2
Q
compte
what did compte believe we should do to find out more about the social world?
A
do value free experiments
3
Q
why did compte believe we should use value free experiments to study the social world?
A
because they give rational explanations about the social world without impact from superstition or religion
4
Q
what theories would use positivist methodology?
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- marxism
- functionalism
5
Q
why would marxists use positivist methodology?
A
- traditional marxists believe that individuals are all shaped by the capitalist system and respond to it in the same way
6
Q
why would functionalists use positivist methodology?
A
- functionalists believe that individuals are directly shaped by society rather than individuals shaping society
- therefore, positivist methodology will reflect this as functionalists believe all individuals respond in the same way
