SOCI 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Antipositivism, Critical Theory, Spurious Relationship
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Sociological investigation has 2 main points and these are to apply sociological perspective and the other is to be curious and ask questions. O(cid:374)e t(cid:455)pe of t(cid:396)uth is the t(cid:396)uth that (cid:449)e (cid:271)elie(cid:448)e i(cid:374) (cid:271)ut (cid:272)a(cid:374)"t di(cid:396)e(cid:272)tl(cid:455) p(cid:396)o(cid:448)e a(cid:374)d its k(cid:374)o(cid:449)(cid:374) as faith or belief. A second type of truth is one that rests on the opinion of a professional or organized expert. A third truth is based on the simple agreement between ordinary people. Peoples truths differ around the world and we often encounter ones that contradict our truths. Science is a logical system that bases knowledge on direct systematic observation. Scientific knowledge rests on empirical evidence, evidence that we can verify with our senses. There are certain ideas that the majority think and believe are true but they actually a(cid:396)e(cid:374)"t: poor people are far more likely than rich people to break the law.
