SOCIOL 1Z03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Age Of Enlightenment, Social Theory, Social Forces

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOCIOL 1Z03
• Professor: Lina Samuel

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Seeing the world theoretically: a theory is a statement that tries to explain how facts or events are related, in order to predict future events (page 30) Each theory has both strengths and weaknesses. Each theorist offers unique insights into our social world. Classical theories: first emergence of sociology, mid 19th- 20th century. Theories helps us understand what is going on together, how facts are connected. There are various theoretical lens, you must use all. They help produce hypothesis and results that are testable. Sociologists don"t just study society, they also try to bring about a just society. The choices we make are due to self interest, loyalty and various others social forces. Challenged years of christian teachings: philosophes advocated critical thinking and practical knowledge and built on the natural sciences. Resulted in the ability of the masses to challenge their oppressors. Rational, scientific, universal civilization was at the heart of the.