Is Sociology a Science

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  • Created on: 04-06-15 10:59
believe that sociology is a science, marxism, feminism and functionalism.
structural approaches
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Believe sociology is not a science, interactionism is the sub theory
Action Approaches
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Not fixated with typifications, science is another discourse
Postmodernism
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A word for what science is based on, factual information that is verifyable
Empiricism
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Reigned supreme during the elightenment of 19th century
Modernity
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Emerged in the enlightenment as grand narratives
Science and technology
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Give an example of how the previous grand narratives that emerged massively improved our standard of life
Disease was drastically reduced
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Something that the Enlightenment thinkers were deeply impressed with
The objective value of these disciplines
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Refer to science of society sociologist number 1
Comte
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Refer to science of society sociologist number 2
Durkeim
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Refer to science of society sociologist number 3
Marx
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What do these sociologists suggest we should base our society on
Natural Sciences
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What did they believe could solve social ills such as poverty, injustice and conflict
Scientific Solutions
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A word for what science is based on, factual information that is verifyable

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Reigned supreme during the elightenment of 19th century

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