Sociology 2240E Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Formal System, Social Fact, Participant Observation
22 Nov 2016
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French revolution tied to ideas about freedom of the rational individual ordinary citizens rightfully in charge of society to create a better world. Despite this ideal, the post-revolutionary society was an anarchy rather than an organized society. This problem blamed on continuing lack of education (as scientific education was seen as the answer) Educating people to think logically and objectively. Comte scientific objectivity applied to the social world would produce order and progress father of sociology, although his work was anticipated by others with similar ideas. Lived and wrote during times of upheaval of the french revolution and its aftermath participated in revolutionary activities and associated with various radical circles in paris. Theorized that science would replace religion unifying institution positivist view that social sciences would become positive. Truly logical system of knowledge (like mathematics) could be applied to social sciences they should be autonomous and have their own laws.
