SA 250 Chapter Notes -Social Theory, Sociological Theory, Social Forces

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The rst professional social theorists attempted to document the differences between the new society they found themselves living within and the traditional society that was so rapidly disappearing. The term enlightenment refers to historical period of widespread economic, social, and political change. this period of rapid social change combined with an increase in the number of people who could read and write. Concerned about the bases from social unity as society changed from the traditional to the modern. Focused on social inequality and con ict in the new capitalist/industrial organization of society. Concerned about the limiting effects of western rationalism. Convinced about its superiority to other forms of social organization. All three sociological theorists shared a vision of society progressing from a less to a more complicated form. Social theorizing as a process for making sense of the world and for articulating different conceptions. A process that is essential to enable discussion and debate.

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