SOC 101 Chapter 2: Exploring Sociology Chapter 2 Notes covers all of chapter 2 for in the textbook
16 Oct 2011
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Theory: a statement that tries to explain how certain facts or events are related used by social scientists to direct research and inspire discussion and debate about how world works. It is important to see world through different theorist and find the strengths and weaknesses of both. No theorist is right but it is useful to consider why something can or cannot be explained. Roots of sociology begins with thomas hobbes (circa 1600) enlightenment (circa 1700-1750) and set the foundation of sociological theory. One of first theorists to suggest people are responsible for creating the social world and held responsible/accountable for the society they created, not god. Analysis of how humans existed before formal social structures (government) in a condition of natural state. Humans were curious about their social and physical environment and inspired to learn motivated by self-interest and pursuit of power war of all against all : state of fear.
