SOCL 2001 Chapter : The Development Of Sociology
Document Summary
Comte (father of sociology): social physics, law of human progress (theological - >metaphysical- Spencer: theory of social evolution (simple->complex), survival of the fittest. Karl marx: exploitation (surplus value), monopoly, and conflict. Says people in power makes the law. Means of production -> bourgeoisie vs. proletariat (how about middle class?) Revolution by class consciousness, false consciousness of middle class people. How people are close to other people. He collected data on what type of people committed suicide. Says suicide is triggered by the lack of integration. Quantitative analyses on suicide (vs. qualitative analyses), anomie. People are more likely to commit suicide when they are male, white, protestant, unmarried. It is known for some people to commit suicide after winning the lottery. Max weber: social action, motivation/beliefs as driving social forces. What you choose to do every day. The protestant ethic and the sprit of capitalism.
