SOC101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Montesquieu, Microsociology, Talcott Parsons
2 Aug 2018
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Seeing the world theoretically: 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. Philosophical roots of classical sociological theory: roots of sociology begin with thomas hobbes (circa 1600) enlightenment (circa. 1700-1750) and set the foundation of sociological theory. Important transition in forgoing independence and autonomy in return for collective benefit and security to gain personal power and influence within the confines of law. If corrupt government, it is justified by collective to overthrow (french and american revolutions: humans are active, assertive and dynamic beings and government needs to provide security for people to fulfil self-interests.
