SOCB43H3 Lecture : Lec 02 Notes (5 pgs)
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Sociology as science of action y theory of action y natural science vs. social science y. P. 312 definition of sociology by weber y sociology as a science that studies meaning behind people s actions. Will tell you the general typology ( set of types ) for what appears to be random actions. These are basic types of ways in which people get meaning out of what they do y the theory of action = the typology of action. If you have the typology, you ll know what to look for when you go out & try to study a concrete case y typologies help reveal what organizes the actions of others so that it is not just random . 4 major typologies: goal-oriented / purposeful rationality. In a lot of ways, it s the most rational. Your actions (in the future) may or may not change based on its consequences.
