SOC150H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: The Bald Soprano, Universal Rule, Relate
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A good book in theory: making sense through inquiry. Thus, assuming that there must be someone there when the doorbell is rung. Indigenous thought: challenges the very basis of social science approaches, central role is story-telling, questions the limits of social science as a way of knowing. Knowledge as a way of knowing the world. Involves theorists such as thomas hobbes, auguste comte, mile durkheim, Afte(cid:396) all, (cid:449)e(cid:859)(cid:396)e (cid:374)ot sa(cid:448)ages. (cid:863: shows how prevalent ethnocentrism exists in society: where certain groups of people think they are the superior race, while others are considered savages. In an industrial society, this role pushes the state towards pluralism in the political process. Theory should be developed as a tool to. Theory prevents people from acting in their narrow self-interest, and makes it possible for large groups of people to live relatively peaceful and productive lives. A healthy society will promote shared values and a common culture.
