Sociology as a science

Question 1

One argument against the positivist view that sociology

Answer 1

The subject matter of sociology is meaningful action - natural science has no consciousness, explained as a straightforward reaction to stimuli whereas sociology studies people, humans interpret and respond to actions differently

Question 2

G H Mead

Answer 2

Humans chose how to respond to stimuli, not an automatic reaction

Question 3

Second argument against sociology as a science

Answer 3

• Glasser and Strauss - hypothesis risk imposing our own views of what is important rather than taking the actor’s viewpoint