Sociology as a science Flashcards
1
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Why did Popper believe sociology is not a science but it could be?
A
Falsification, e.g. Marxism revolution still has not happened due to false class consciousness. Either way the theory is right.
2
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What do positivists believe and why? (Durkheim and Comte)
A
Sociology is and should be considered a science
3
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What do realists believe (Keat and Urry)?
A
Sociology could be a science depending on the definition of science. Open vs closed systems.
4
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What do interpretivists believe?
A
Sociology cannot and is not a science. Sociology is is concerned with unobservable internal meanings behind action unlike science.
