Areas of Sociology
Relationship of
Sociology to other Social Sciences
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History
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Political Science - politicians analyzes social
behavior for both political and policy-making purposes
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Economics - analysis on economic activities (such as
GNP, savings, etc.) is based
Evolution of Sociology
August Comte (1798-1857)
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Scientific methods should be applied in studying
society
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Two specific problems for sociological investigations:
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Social Statics
- pertains to the problems of order and stability
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Social Dynamics
- refers to the problem of social change
Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)
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Famous for coining the expression, “Survival of the Fittest”
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The evolution of societies is based on the principles
of natural law
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Change is inevitable
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Societies must adapt to their surroundings and compete
to survive
OTHER TOPICS:
Karl Marx (1818-1883)
Karl Marx (1818-1883)
Emile Durkheim
Development of
Sociology in the United States
Development of Sociology in the Philippines
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Development of Sociology in the Philippines
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