SOC 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Critical Theory, Spurious Relationship, Wilhelm Dilthey

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1100
• Professor: Linda Gerber

Document Summary

First it looks at science as a way of knowing and then it discusses two limitations to scientific sociology that are addressed by two other approaches to knowing interpretative sociology and critical sociology. Finally, it explains four methods of data collection. Academic sociologists have been trained to conceive of their discipline sociology- - as the scientific study of society, and to remit to the sister discipline of psychology the study of individuals. What are the basics of sociological investigation: apply the sociological perspective, be curious and ask questions. Belief/faith: believing in god and knowing there is a god has two different meanings. Simple agreement: everyone knows that littering is wrong. Science: is a logical system that bases knowledge on direct, systematic observation. Empirical evidence: is information we can verify with our own senses. Scientific evidence sometimes challenges our common sense look at stereotypes, crime rates, etc. Poor people are far more likely than rich people to break the law.