SOC101Y1 Lecture Notes - Social Forces, Solidarity, Generic Point
Document Summary
Sociology is the systematic study of human action in social context. It is based on the idea that our relations with other people create opportunities for us to think and act but also set limits on our thought and action. Behaviors of people and how they interact with people, or how they seem themselves. Sociology is an elastic discipline that shares some elements in many other fields such as history, philosophy, psychology etc. Thomas hobbes"s assentation that governments appropriate role lies in preserving peace while allowing individuals to pursue their self-interests. John locke"s belief in individual freedom and autonomy. Jean-jacques analysis of social contract and his belief in individual autonomy. Scientific revolution (16th century) encouraged the use of evidence to substantiate theories-start of the move to accumulate date and provide evidence. Democratic revolution (18th century) encouraged the view that human action can change society-what rights people are entitled to or not, having a say in laws.
