SOAN 2112 Lecture : SOAN*2112 Classical Theory Lecture Note
29 Jan 2012
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social scientists have to deal with conflicting tendencies, theories. To predict any effect int he social world one had to know all its causes and how they interacted. Theres limits of usefulness in the social sciences. Can only apply it to one society to another. Have to be alike in every circumstance or else you cant compare societies. Precise prediction cannot be achieved in the social sciences. principles of political economy: treated the propoer role and limits to government. Advocated public education labour laws, public health masures, the protection of young persons and animals, and social assistance. subejction of women: sexual equality, subordination of women rests on might is right . Its the duty of women to live for others with no aspirations of their own. Needed the same opportunities to support mill s views. Could only distinguish themselves as writers, had to write under male pseudonyms.
