Sociology 2240E Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Phenomenological Sociology, Social Exchange Theory, Dialectic
9 Jul 2014
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Chapter 2- a historical sketch of sociological theory: the later years. Social change and intellectual currents: uttermost importance are the social changes that occurred in america society after the civil war (industrialization and urbanization) Historical because: social darwinism (little more than a crude legitimation of competitive capitalism and status quo, failed to build a solid enough base for sociology with many disciples. Lester f. ward: accepted idea that people had always evolved from lower forms to their present status, earlier societies characterized by simplicity and its moral poverty modern society"s more complex. Pure sociology: study the basic laws of social change and social structure. Applied sociology: involved in the conscious use of scientific knowledge to attain a better society: not extreme social darwinist; believed in the need for and importance of social reform. Thorstein veblen: not a sociologist held position in economics department, problem with social theory; clash between business and industry.
