SOCIOL 1Z03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Symbolic Interactionism, Industrial Revolution, Philosophes

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOCIOL 1Z03
• Professor: Dr. Lina Samuel

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Lecture 3 chapter 2: classical social theories (functionalism) A theory is a statement that tries to explain how facts or events are related, in order to predict future events. Each theorist offers unique insights into our social world. The enlightenment (1650 1799) **keep this date in mind for exam** This period of history saw that years of christian teaching were challenged! Philosophes advocated critical thinking and practical knowledge and built on the natural sciences. Resulted in the ability of the masses to challenge their oppressors. Rational, scientific, universal civilization was at the heart of the enlightenment. Sociology was born out of the conservative reaction against enlightenment thinking. Economic and political upheaval (we spoke to these last week) Some examples: american revolution 1775 1776 and the french revolution 1787 1799; industrial revolution; rise of capitalism; urbanization; secularization. Order i. e. how do we explain the order in our lives. Action i. e. how do we explain individual or group action.