SOCB43H3 Lecture : Weber
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Socb43 lecture 2 sociology as the science of action. Pg 312 pk 1 socio is a science action, interpretative understanding, subjective meaning, reference to others. Social behaviour is when behaviours are directed towards other people. Spencer social body; giant organisms; what systems are symbolic of each other. Need a theory ahead of time to relate to. 329 pkg 1 four types of action, not the only ones: purposive rational (goal oriented, instrumental) if you can figure out the person"s goal, way of achieving goal, considered consequences, willing to adjust to any changes. Ex. walks out of class and see someone throw their arm. Maybe they had a random tick; not an action. Or, did they have a reason for doing this. Maybe someone was threatening him and he tried to defend himself: value rational it makes sense, not by having a worked out plan, but standing behind that is unconditionally valued, regardless of consequences, etc.