SO 202 Lecture Notes - Harriet Martineau, Émile Durkheim, Auguste Comte
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Argued that the new industrial society should have economic and political systems working together, and this society should be organized on scientific principles. Developed a model of sociological analysis -> functionalism. A general theoretical orientation to the study of society that focuses on large-scale social structures and their role in maintaining or undermining social stability (122) Comte was interested in social reform, and wanted to solve the social problems that arose from the french revolution. Comte believed sociology was superior to the other sciences. According to comte, sociology would allow for the study of social statics and social dynamics which were governed by two categories of social law. Wanted sociology to have a larger influence in society. Was influenced by the ideas of comte. He founded the first known sociological society in the world societe de sociologie . He believed that all sociological research should be used to inform society on how to improve and move forward.
